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,…
Video: Protecting our sight
Each and every day, our eyes provide the gateway that allows us to recognize and comprehend the world we work, live, and play in. Because our vision is so crucial to almost all aspects of our daily lives, it’s difficult…
Crane Safety Facts for construction site managers and supervisors
As a site manager/supervisor you are responsible for coordinating health and safety on the construction site. This means you need to have an overview of all the activities happening on site. You also need to check that hazards are identified…
Struck-By Hazards: One of Construction’s Fatal Four
In an effort to reduce the high number of injuries and deaths that occur on construction sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has identified the four most common causes of injuries and fatalities in construction. Known as the…
Safe vehicles and Safe Peoples for Traffic Management
Using the right vehicle for the job, with up-to-date safety features, can help reduce the risk to drivers and other people nearby. Everyone at a worksite should have the knowledge and skill to do their job safely, including knowing how…
Photo of the day: Concrete Truck Driver Hand Signals
Concrete pumping is an efficient method of moving and placing concrete. This process is used in the manufacture of pre-cast and tilt-up panels, concrete formwork, slab construction, concrete paving, and concrete spraying. The construction and concrete pumping industries must be…
Fatigue quick guide and checklist
To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert. This means that fatigue is a potential risk. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers have a responsibility to manage fatigue at work. What is fatigue? Fatigue is…
Safe work site Activity for Traffic Management
Previously we spoke about safe work site design and examples of ways you can control worksite traffic risk from a sited design or layout perspective however Safe worksite practices can help reduce the risks to people working in or near…
E-Books: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment – Edition 9 (Nov 2019)
LEEA’s Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) provides expert guidance on safe lifting practice. The ninth edition was published in November 2019. Comprehensive guidance Easy to use – full index for quick reference Authoritative –…
Maintaining your safety for maintenance workers
Maintenance workers maintain all aspects of operations and equipment. They are such an important part of the process that they feel pressure to get all repairs done fast! In this article, maintenance workers learn how to overcome the pressure and…
Safety Flash: Suspension Trauma
What happened For the purpose of a rescue at height drill, a person on the main deck suspended himself 1,5 meters from the deck in a safety harness with a ladder stand-by, while crew gathered on the bridge. After contacting…
Tips for Chemical spills Preparation and Incident Response
Chemical spills are not limited to any one industry or business type. Simply put, any organization that carries chemicals is susceptible to spills. Therefore, they must be prepared. Spills regularly happen in: Workshops Laboratories Chemical storage companies Manufacturing sectors Preparing…
E-Books: Free Forklift Health and Safety Best Practices Guideline
This best practices guideline provides practical guidance to help employers fulfill their obligations to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts. This best practices guideline was created with the help of a multi-stakeholder advisory…
Combustible dust awareness
If a combustible dust explosion occurs, it often results in severe injuries, burns, or deaths. Employees can reduce the potential for dust explosions by being aware of the risks and following safe work practices to mitigate those risks as well…
Safe work site Design for Traffic Management
Worksite traffic can be a major cause of harm to workers and other people at work sites. A well-planned and designed worksite can reduce the risks to people working near worksite traffic. This article provides examples of ways you can…
Photo of the day: Extension Cord Safety Tips
The average homeowner often looks to extension cords as the quick answer for many of their electrical woes. And why not? Extension cords make up for the inadequate placement of outlets and come in pretty handy when placing a TV 15 feet…
HSE Interview Questioners
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…
E-Books: Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties
Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff. This volume has been prepared as a reference source on the hazardous properties of industrial and consumer chemicals. It is designed to assist chemical handling specialists, emergency responders, and health and safety engineers,…
Food and Kitchen Hygiene Tips
When running a commercial kitchen, what are the most important elements of success; serving fire food, impeccable customer service, and value for money? These are all key ingredients to making your mark and setting the hospitality industry alight, but they are…
Tips for Load Control during rigging
In order to safely and successfully rig and lift a load, it is imperative for the rigger to ensure load control is maintained. There are many factors for the rigger to consider when it comes to load control. Could the…
Video: Supported Scaffolding Safety
Every day, millions of people reach the work they do by using supported scaffolds which provide a walking and working surface up off the ground. However, scaffolds can also be hazardous and thousands of workers are injured every year and…
E-Books: Human Performance Improvement through Human Error Prevention
Human Performance Improvement through Human Error Prevention is a Comprehensive Implementation Guide for Protecting Employees and Maintaining Cost Efficiency This book is a simulation of a live course.There are seven major sections of the book: Major Learning Objectives; Introduction; 1st…
35 Inspection forms for Rig Check
Rig Check was developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in partnership with safety experts from the oil and gas extraction industry. It is made up of 35 inspection forms. The forms are designed to be…
Prevent Office Injuries
Office workers sometimes forget about their most important workplace responsibility: their safety. They overlook safety issues because they just don’t believe an office has any hazards. Nearly 40,000 office workers suffer disabling injuries each year. This Article stresses the importance…
