Photo of the day: Flagman and Traffic control
Road construction is a necessary process of development for the comfort and safety of users. Most road construction is a tidies job whereby the duration and safety are always considered very important for the construction management. One of the most…
E-Books: Hot Work on Drums and Tanks
This booklet describes the safety procedures that should be followed by anyone who plans to do hot work — that is, welding, gas cutting, brazing, or soldering — on any fuel tank, drum, container, or pipe that has previously contained…
The basics of alarm in the Process Plant
Generally, an alarm means something which requires attention. Just as you set an alarm on your mobile phone, which would alert you at that particular time. Similarly in an industry (Oil & gas, cement, power generation or petrochemical, etc.), an alarm indicates…
Tool Box Talk: Rotary Hammers-Hammer Drills
Rotary hammers and hammer drills are designed to drill into concrete, brickwork, and hard masonry of all types. They perform those tasks much more quickly than a standard drill and masonry bit, making them a more efficient, cost-effective tool
Top 154 Safety Interview Questions and Answers for successful
While safety should be a priority in every organization, it is more paramount in certain industries than in others. If your workplace has specific machinery, chemicals, tools or other items that can be dangerous, you must have detailed health and…
Video: Stored Energy
While most people think about lockout hazards when discussing “stored energy,” potential and elastic stored energy can also be very dangerous. This Video is designed to raise your employees’ awareness of all types of stored energy hazards in the work…
On-Tool Water Suppression to control The Dust
Some of the most common construction and manufacturing jobs create high levels of dust. These jobs often involve the use of power tools like cut-off saws, grinders, polishers, breakers, and sanders. As an Employer, you have a duty to complete…
Photo of the day: Managing Risks of Exposure to Solvents in the workplace
Solvents, often known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are used to dissolve or dilute other substances and can be found in many construction products such as paints, paint strippers, thinners, and glues. Potentially harmful solvents include dichloromethane (DCM), also known…
Online Quiz: Top 13 Industrial Safety Objectives Questions
The safety and productivity of people, machines, and processes is a key element of any sustainable business. Industrial safety systems have been used for many years to perform safety functions in the manufacturing industries. In most situations, safety is best…
Inspecting Fall Protection Equipment Forms
Suppose you’re in the lifting or rigging industry, construction, or any type of general industry where your employees are working at height. In that case, you’re required to have fall protection equipment forms for inspection and working heights of as little…
Electrical Substation Safe Accessibility and Required PPE
Substations are potentially high-risk environments with a unique set of threats often hidden from the untrained eye. One step in the wrong direction can bring people too close to live equipment, and accidental stretch of an arm flipping a control…
Photo of the day: Scissor Lift Safety
Scissor lift safety provides a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. Employers are responsible for keeping…
Photo of the day: HSE Bulletin Board
To protect workers’ rights, and their health and safety in the workplace, employers are required by law to post certain documents. The Health and Safety Bulletin Board is an ideal location for posting these documents. An auditor may check the Health…
Safety Flash: Floorman arm pinned by Pipe Handling Equipment
What happened The drilling crew was tripping the drill string into the primary well with two floormen positioned in the fingerboard area to spot/open fingers manually as required. The rig’s pipe handling equipment (PHE) was being used to transfer stands…
E-Books: Human Fatigue Risk Management
Human Fatigue Risk Management Improving Safety in the Chemical Processing Industry by Matthew, S Thimgan. The book starts with a very succinct description of the consequences of lack of human fatigue risk management, and then goes into extensive detail about all the…
Fire and Gas detection system and types of Fire and Gas Detectors
A fire and gas safety system continuously monitors for abnormal situations such as a fire, or combustible or toxic gas release within the plant; and provides early warning and mitigation actions to prevent escalation of the incident and protect the…
Photo of the day: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Each year arc-faults, caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits,…
Templates: HSE Incentives and rewards
Why are incentives and rewards important? Incentives and rewards for employees and workers are just one of the ways in which you can encourage good health and safety on site. Incentives and rewards can be useful to: encourage people to…
Introduction to industrial ventilation
Ventilation is the mechanical system in a building that brings in “fresh” outdoor air and removes the “contaminated” indoor air. In a workplace, ventilation is used to control exposure to airborne contaminants. It is commonly used to remove contaminants such…
E-Books: Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry
Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry provide general guidance on how to keep workers safe and healthy. As well as providing tips for managing occupational safety and health, it offers guidance on washing…
How to control the Dust-On Tool Extraction
Some of the most common construction and manufacturing jobs create high levels of dust. These jobs often involve the use of power tools like cut-off saws, grinders, polishers, breakers, and sanders. As an Employer, you have a duty to eliminate…
Q&A: What Does Fire Load Mean? and How do you calculate it?
Q: What Does Fire Load Mean? and How do you calculate it? A: “Fire load” is a term used to describe the potential severity of a fire within a specified space. It is therefore a form of hazard assessment and is…
Video: Hydrogen Sulfide Employee Training
Employees can work safely in areas where the potential of hydrogen sulfide exists by following their organization’s Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan; knowing how and when to use respiratory protection, and knowing the meaning of their facility’s hydrogen sulfide warning sounds and…
Photo of the day: Safe use of ladders and step ladders
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety laws. In fact, they can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they may not automatically be your first choice. Make sure you use the right…
