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…
E-Books: Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations ( 2021)
The purpose of the Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations is to provide a guide for the training of the members of mine rescue teams in the care and use of apparatus for protection in irrespirable atmospheres,…
