HSSE WORLD

Health, Safety, Security and Environment

Month: January 2019

Smoking-related toxins

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cigarette smoke contains at least 250 chemicals that cause cancer or are toxic. Many of these chemicals are already found on jobsites. These include ammonia, arsenic, and carbon monoxide. That means total chemical exposure increases for workers when they are around cigarette…

Occupational cancer Risks

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cancer is caused by exposure to harmful materials and certain types of radiation. Workers in some jobs are at more risk of being exposed to these cancer-causing agents. It’s the responsibility of both employers and workers to make sure everyone…

Templates:Personal Protective Equipment Program

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program is to develop and implement the procedures for the identification, use, care and maintenance of PPE required to be used by employees for the prevention of illness and injury.All employees…

Laboratory Inspection Checklist Form

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Each lab should conduct regular self-inspections of their areas to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and to familiarize new staff with the location of safety equipment. Environmental Health and Safety is continuing to inspect all labs on work…

key factors to Find the right glove

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2017. Because most injuries are avoidable, we need…

Bleeding emergency Response

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If someone has a serious cut and gets blood on the floor, how do we treat the cut? And how do we safely clean up the blood? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px…

Templates:Hazard Communication Program

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Over 30 million American workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their workplaces. Hazard Communication Programs are intended to ensure that these workers and their employers are informed of the identities of these hazardous chemicals, the associated health and…

E-Books:Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Safety science is a twenty-first-century term for everything that goes into the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions, and other events that harm people, property, or the environment (ASSE and BCSP 2000,3). Of these events, fire losses can be…

Tool Box Talk: Hearing Protection

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How Hearing Works If you’re one of the twenty-million individuals that are subject to dangerous noise-levels on the work site you will want to implement precautionary tactics to counter the danger of hearing loss. You’ll want to be educated on…

Templates:Emergency Action Plan

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Emergency Action Plan. This template cannot be used as is – you must customize the template to meet the needs of your organization. We have made…

Safety banners and Posters at construction site

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Construction Projects’Manager and Responsible HSE shall communicate with their employees effectively to deliver safety messages and site Rules and regulation and ensure that all employees are in compliance with safety management system and follow all rules and regulations . so…

Hidden Hazards:25 steps to a safer office -Safety Moment #15

[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]It’s fairly obvious that safety and health hazards can exist on worksites filled with heavy machinery and equipment, where employees often are required to engage in strenuous manual labor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row…

Noise Hazard

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Noise is present in many workplaces, but being exposed to too much can cause permanent and irreversible damage to workers. Noise levels and the duration of the worker’s exposure to noise should be reduced.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks…

CRANE INSPECTION REPORT

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes should be inspected to determine if any safety hazards exist. Thereafter, inspections should be performed at intervals according to the following list. Some components require daily inspection, while others need…

First Aid,American Red Cross :Safety APP.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Get the app and be prepared for what life brings. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been…

Risk of Burns

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Burns can be serious and even life-threatening. Though they often happen because of flames and hot materials, corrosive substances and chemicals are also a major hazard. Here you’ll find information and resources to help keep everyone safe and healthy on…

Sprains & strains

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries for many workers. They can arise from a number of incident types, such as overexertion, repetitive motion, motor vehicle incident, and slips, trips, and falls. Sprains and strains that arise from overexertion and…

Templates:Electrical Safety Program

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Electrical Safety Program. This template cannot be used as is – you must customize the template to meet the needs of your organization. We have made…