Gas Leak Detection System
A gas leak refers to a leak of natural gas or other gaseous product from a pipeline or other containment into any area where the gas should not be present. Because a small leak may gradually build up an explosive…
Photo of the day: Electric shock survival
The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current traveled through the body, the person’s overall health, and how quickly the person is treated. An electrical shock may cause…
Mobile Cranes: Basic Terms You Should Know
Cranes vary in all shapes and sizes. From tower cranes that are used to construct high-rise buildings to overhead cranes utilized in factories and manufacturing, and each one in-between, every piece of equipment has its own unique characteristics, features, lifting…
Liquid Hydrocarbon Storage Tank Fires system
A major fire is a credible scenario for any site or installation that is involved in the storage of liquid hydrocarbons (oil and fuels). Similarly, a major explosion scenario (albeit less probable than a major fire scenario with respect to…
Photo of the day: Chemical Spill Emergency Response
Accidental release of chemicals can occur on campus at any time. A chemical release can result in either exposure to a person or as a spill contaminating work areas or the environment. There is a potential for the development of…
Pedestrian safety in the industry
Employees can easily recognize the hazards associated with material handling, welding, machine operation, electrical work, and other dangerous job tasks, but they tend to overlook more common hazards that affect everyone. Some of these common hazards affect a lot of…
Dominate the Lift: Powerful Rigging and Load Calculation overview
Planning an overhead lift all starts with understanding the weight of the load you plan on lifting and moving. Performing an overhead lift? Then you’d better get an accurate load weight. The load weight will determine the specifications of the…
Photo of the day: Construction Site fire Safety
The combination of hazardous activities, such as hot work, large quantities of fuel, flammable liquids, wood, liquefied gas (LPG), and potential issues with escape mean that construction sites pose a very real fire risk. A fire on a construction site…
Annual Internal Audit Form
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]What is Internal Auditing? According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, “internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing…
Calibration Gases and What You Should Know About Using them
When you’re working with gases or in confined spaces where the atmosphere may contain harmful gases, having an accurate gas detector is essential. Without it, workers may be at risk of illness and injury without even realizing it. But to do its job properly,…
E-Books: Safety Health and Environmental Auditing
Safety Health and Environmental Auditing A Practical Guide by Simon Watson Pain. The purpose of this book is to provide guidance for managers and specialists in those organizations who are committed to improving their safety, health, and environmental performance, but…
Mobile Scaffold Inspection checklist
Mobile tower scaffolds are often used for painting and maintenance jobs both inside and outside buildings. They are light-duty scaffolds and their use should be restricted to light work. They have a working platform at the top which is accessible…
68 HSE Interview Questions
Workplace health and safety are both the moral and legal responsibilities of most employers. Whether you’re working in an office or in a manufacturing warehouse, any type of workplace has its share of hazards. It is important for employers to thoroughly…
Photo of the day: Confined Space rescue
The photo of today will discuss procedures for confined space rescue operations and emphasizes the need for safe operating procedures. Practice and proficiency using mechanical- will advantage systems, anchors, and rescue equipment are critical to the safety of all response…
Common Orthopedic Injuries at Work
Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Even people with cozy desk jobs aren’t safe from workplace injuries. While it’s true that those working in construction, manufacturing, and other labor-intensive industries are at greater risk, everyone’s in danger of orthopedic injuries regardless…
E-Books: A Quick Guide to Health and Safety
A Quick Guide to Health and Safety by R Gilbert. Health and safety issues now impose upon almost every part of business life. The system of enforcement is managed and implemented in the UK by The Health and Safety Executive…
Photo of the day: Conveyors Safety Tips
For moving material normally two types of equipment are used. Conveyors are used when the path is fixed and industrial trucks are used when the path is free. Various types of conveyors and mono-rail systems are used in many industries to eliminate manual labor…
Simultaneous Operation (SIMOPS) checklist
The purpose of any Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) Procedure is to provide all personnel from the construction and commissioning groups who are involved with simultaneous operations on the projects with a sound knowledge of the relevant safe work practices and procedures…
SAFETY’S TOP 10
Every day, millions of people arrive at their place of work in order to perform their jobs and support their family and loved ones, but not everyone makes it home. With disturbing regularity, thousands of employees and contractors are injured…
E-Books: Occupational Ergonomics A Practical Approach
Occupational Ergonomics A Practical Approach by Cheryl A. Wilhelmsen. The book contains all the important building blocks of occupational ergonomics it revisits the fundamentals of workplace ergonomics and takes you to step by step through more advanced workplace evaluations. The…
Safety Flash: Fatal accident during cargo operations on Karina C
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an accident investigation report into a fatal crush incident during lifting operations on the general cargo vessel Karina C What happened? The second officer of the general cargo vessel Karina C was fatally injured…
Photo of the day: 5 Essential outcomes of an effective leadership survey process
When used in the spirit of continuous improvement, leadership surveys are an effective feedback tool for assessing and improving a leader’s Impact. in the photo of the day we will outline these important outcomes 1- Fosters positive accountability for leadership…
Temporary Construction Facilities (TCF) Inspection checklist
Site layout planning consists of identifying the facilities needed to support construction operations, determining their size, shape and positioning them within the boundaries of the available on-site or remote areas. Despite the importance of site space as a resource, site-layout…
