Cold-water immersion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cold waters poses a danger to those working on or near them. Workers who could fall into cold water must understand the risk, know how to rescue someone who has fallen into the water, and know how to safely abandon…
Risks of Mould
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As mould grows, it releases airborne spores and fragments of hyphe (filaments) that can affect a worker’s health. People with allergies, asthma, or a weak immune system are most at risk. Mould grows quickly on almost any damp material.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″…
E-Books:Guidelines for Gas cylinders safety
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Many people across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing/maintenance, medical, hospitality, science and education use gases from compressed gas cylinders. The pressure at which gases are contained in gas cylinders can be extremely high. Continual advances in cylinder…
E-Books:Job Hazard Analysis
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1545655738246{border-top-width: 4px !important;border-right-width: 4px !important;border-bottom-width: 4px !important;border-left-width: 4px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 4px !important;padding-bottom: 4px !important;padding-left: 4px !important;border-left-color: #dbdbdb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #dbdbdb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #dbdbdb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #dbdbdb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”] Job Hazard Analysis A Guide…
A Bathtub Refinisher Dies from Methylene Chloride Exposure :Safety Flash
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A bathtub refinisher, working alone in a small apartment bathroom, died of methylene chloride exposure while using the chemical to remove paint from a bathtub. The bathroom had a small, open window but no mechanical ventilation. The victim was not…
Are your ready for winter ?Prepare Your Workforce for Winter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the advent of winter comes a host of safety, health and legal issues that employers need to address before the weather worsens and temperatures drop to dangerous levels. Attorneys for the law firm of Fisher Phillips recently identified four…
High-Voltage Electrical Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Working safely around high-voltage conductors is a challenge for many workers . High-voltage systems are generally associated with utility services and heavy industry, such as pulp mills, sawmills, and mining operations. With care and precise planning, you can operate equipment…
E-Books:Guide for the Respiratory Protection Standard
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] This Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard (63 FR 1152; January 8, 1998). While the guide is for small entities, the…
Templates:Confined Space Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Confined Space Program Program. This template cannot be used as is – you must customize the template to meet the needs of your organization. We have made…
Templates:Accident Investigation Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Accident Investigation Program. This template cannot be used as is – you must customize the template to meet the needs of your organization. We have made…
Low-Voltage Electrical Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Low-voltage electrical systems serve most homes and commercial buildings. Every day, hundreds of workers in many projects work safely on and around low-voltage electricity. Small or large, the job is usually handled without incident. Occasionally, however, something goes horribly wrong — an…
Paints & coatings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paints & coatings is a broad category that includes a wide range of different products. The chemicals in many of these can cause serious health problems such as sensitization and cancer. Each product has its own safety data sheet and…
Allergies
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some people experience allergic reactions when they touch or inhale certain materials. Reactions can affect the eyes, skin, and/or respiratory system (nose and throat). They can range from mild to life-threatening. Employers must protect workers from exposure to potential allergens…
E-Books:Welding safety Guide
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1543134923388{border-top-width: 4px !important;border-right-width: 4px !important;border-bottom-width: 4px !important;border-left-width: 4px !important;background-color: #16a085 !important;border-left-color: #d6d6d6 !important;border-left-style: ridge !important;border-right-color: #d6d6d6 !important;border-right-style: ridge !important;border-top-color: #d6d6d6 !important;border-top-style: ridge !important;border-bottom-color: #d6d6d6 !important;border-bottom-style: ridge !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text] The intent of this WELDING GUIDELINE is to serve…
Non-ionizing Radiation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Non-ionizing radiation is all around us and comes from both natural and human-made sources. It includes electric and magnetic fields, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, and visible radiation. Workers can effectively limit their exposure to non-iodizing radiation by shielding and…
Conducting an employer investigation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers are responsible for investigating certain incidents or near-misses that take place in the workplace and submitting an investigation report to HSE Department. These investigations help employers and HSE Department determine why an incident happened and what can be done to…
Risk Assessment Training and Application tool
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is not possible to control or manage 100% of risk, but knowing what do before, during, and after an event will mitigate the damage and harm. Identifying potential hazards and risks and making it part of the day to…
Controlling risks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once you’ve completed a risk assessment in your workplace, those risks that you have identified as high or moderate may require additional controls[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7440″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1542651401408{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The highest risk should be addressed first. If you cannot eliminate a risk,…
Assessing risks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an employer, you need to conduct a systematic risk assessment to help you identify the hazards that exist in your workplace, and how they may put your workers at risk. To determine if you’ve done enough to protect your workers,…
Scaffold Register and Inspection Checklist
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]A scaffold inspection checklist should be used to identify installation oversights and equipment defects of a scaffold. These checklists should carry out critical and thorough evaluation of the scaffold’s strength, rigidity, stability, and should pass the regulatory standards. Know…
E-Books:Avoiding Static Ignition Hazards in Chemical Operations
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1542270363353{background-color: #2ec9c9 !important;}”][vc_column_text] Avoiding Static Ignition Hazards in Chemical Operations: A CCPS Concept Book Laurence G. Britton ISBN: 978-0-816-90800-4 Sep 1999 302 pages [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7407″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1542269928700{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-right: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 2px !important;margin-left: 2px !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa…
Skid Steer Loaders Risks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Skid-steer loaders present a number of risks to workers. The most types of injuries caused by skid-steer loaders are rollovers on soft or steep ground and crush injuries when safety features have been bypassed or removed, and during maintenance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Skid-steer loaders present…
Hydrogen sulfide H2S
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hydrogen sulfide is a dangerous toxic gas found in many industries. At low concentrations it causes health problems. At high concentrations it can be lethal. It smells like rotten eggs, but can numb the sense of smell so quickly…
Job Safety Analysis (JSA):Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Safety-Now introduces the new and improved Job Safety Analysis application, JSA Cloud. It allows safety professionals to create JSAs, track incidents, accidents and safety observations, record job stops, near misses and follow up on after action reviews. It’s an affordable, easy…
