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…
E-Books:Guide for Developing a Workplace Safety and Health Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]About this guide A workplace safety and health program is a legislative requirement in workplaces with 20 or more workers. Well-designed programs reduce injuries and occupational illnesses. This guide will help you to develop an effective safety and health…
Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan and the Fire Procedure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. It can include any relevant information in…
Requirements of OSHA Fire Extinguisher Mounting Height , Placement & Signage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In some cases, OSHA requires employers to have fire extinguishers at work, and in other cases, employers will choose to provide fire extinguishers. In either scenario, if a company will place portable fire extinguishers in the workplace, it’s important to know…
Portable Ladder Self Inspection checklist
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This checklist is intended to be used as a self-inspection checklist for portable ladders. It is based on NIOSH’s “Portable Ladders for Construction Self-Inspection Checklist,” According to NIOSH, the checklist “covers regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor,…
Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance checklist
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Process safety management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of highly hazardous chemicals (as defined by OSHA). Hazardous chemicals include toxic, reactive, explosive and highly flammable liquids and gases. It is a comprehensive management that…
