E-Books: Electric Safety Practice and Standards
Electric Safety Practice and Standards. The goal of this book is to provide electrical power engineers with the knowledge and analysis they need to be well versed in electric safety and to effectively transfer their skills to the relevant workers…
Photo of the day: hierarchy of controls
The hierarchy of control is a system for controlling risks in the workplace. Guidance on the photo of today explains the hierarchy of control and can help employers understand and use the hierarchy of control to eliminate or reduce risks…
Heat Stress: Working Safely in the Heat
Working in hot conditions can easily bring on heat-related illnesses if we aren’t proactive in preventing them. So it is important to understand that heat stress and heat-related illness can cause more than just discomfort. If it’s not treated early…
Your steps to chemical safety
A workplace explosion caused by a worker incorrectly using acetone in a chemical experiment might have been prevented if the company had undertaken more stringent risk control measures and had trained their staff in emergency procedures. It happened at a pharmaceutical company in Ireland…
H2S Gas and how to handle its Emergency
Hydrogen sulfide ( H2S ) is a flammable and explosive gas, and can also be toxic when inhaled. It’s heavier than air, so it tends to collect in poorly ventilated, low-lying areas such as basements, wells, and sewer lines. Because…
E-Books: Ergonomics and Psychology Developments in Theory and Practice
Drawing on the work of experts from diverse branches of ergonomics and psychology. Ergonomics and psychology lay the foundation for studying human work using different approaches in psychology. It discusses recent advances in psychology and addresses their applications to ergonomics….
Photo of the day: Importance of Mock drill and Fire Action Emergency Procedure
Mock drills are arranged by the organizations/public sector/ factories/government/luxury suits etc. usually fire brigades are indulged in mock drills in order to give guidance to the common public/ place where the mock drill takes place. This gives participants relevant knowledge…
Photo of the day: Choosing the Right Face Mask and the difference between a respirator and face mask
Face masks and coverings have become a familiar sight over the last year as we all work together to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. But with so many on the market, are any face masks better than others and…
Three Keys to Driving Safety: Prepare, Anticipate and Defend
Driving a motor vehicle can be challenging and complicated. Practically every person will operate or be a passenger in some type of vehicle each day. Motor vehicle safety is not only important for drivers of personal vehicles but is also…
Photo of the day: Confined space safety Precautions
Employees must sometimes work in areas that have configurations that don’t allow for regular safety precautions. In these spaces, employees may be forced to work very close to hazards. Proper guarding may not exist to prevent falls and the air…
Breath Safely: The Proper Use of Respiratory Protection
Exposure to the gases, dust, mists, and fumes of hazardous chemicals can cause lung damage, cancer, and other serious conditions of the respiratory and central nervous systems as well as other organs. Your organization has implemented a written respiratory protection…
E-Books: HAZOPS Should BE fun-The Stream-Based HAZOP
The GATE HAZOP Method This book describes the GATE HAZOP Method, the Stream-Based HAZOP. The GATE Method addresses all the problems listed below. Significant features of the method include: Stream-based nodes for the FLOW discussions. A stream-based node follows an…
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…
