Photo of the day: Heat Stroke First Aid and safety posters
Heat stroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. This most serious form of heat injury, heat stroke, can occur if your body temperature rises…
Photo of the day: Near-Miss Reporting and Posters
Employee participation in any near-miss program is vital, however, it can be challenging to get workers to conform to change especially when it can be time-consuming or seem unnecessary. All workers regardless of their role have a long list of…
Photo of the day: Ergonomic chair and office chair safety tips
Office chairs are an integral part of the workplace environment. Responsible for supporting us as we work and keeping us comfortable, these items play more of a role in our daily life than we often think. In fact It doesn’t…
Photo of the day: Whole Body Vibration
Many Workers especially Farmers and bus drivers report musculoskeletal pain, even more so than other industries. Ther report pain in the back, shoulder, arm, hand, and legs throughout their working years. A significant risk factor for back pain is exposure…
Photo of the day: Substation Safety Equipment
Reducing the risk of workplace injuries is a high priority among industries, and is especially so in the electric power industry ( substation building ). Firms across all sectors are implementing substation safety programs to help employees avoid injury at…
Photo of the day: Bypassing Safety Controls Rules
To ensure that the workplace is safe to conduct work activities, it is sometimes necessary to bypass a safety controls system. The risks that are associated with bypassing a system must be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that all necessary precautions…
Photo of the day: Lightning Safety Tips
Lightning kills more People than hail, wind, rain, and tornadoes combined, making lightning an important safety consideration. This fact is especially true for people who work outdoors. While the odds of getting struck by lightning are less than one in…
Photo of the day: Overhead Power lines Clearance
Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with workers that have little to no electrical safety training. That’s why it’s important to always look up before doing any…
Photo of the day: Floor Marking
Companies around the world, from major manufacturers down to your local grocery store, all share a common struggle: efficiently managing the movement of products and people. The business may slow down because storage isn’t organized, or forklift drivers aren’t sure…
Photo of the day: Types of Foot Protection
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered impact injuries to the feet were not wearing protective footwear or have any type of foot Protection. Furthermore, most employers did not require their…
Photo of the day: Types of Hand Protection
According to OH&S, hand accidents account for between 40 to 60 percent of recordable workplace incidents. Selecting a pair of gloves to work goes beyond finding the right fit and form. Different types of work safety gloves offer different types of hand…
Photo of the day: Lockout and Tagout Safety
Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) is a set of procedures that are used to ensure that equipment is shut down, inoperable, and (where relevant) de-energized. This allows maintenance and repair work on the system to be performed safely. Any workplace scenario involving equipment…
Photo of the day: Fall Protection Plans
Falls are the top workplace danger as recorded by insurance companies and government regulators. Fall protection plans are designed to ensure the safety of employees so as to prevent falls from heights at the workplace. A fall protection plan shows…
Photo of the day: Flood Safety Tips
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in many countries. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering floodwaters can lead to injury or death.( flood safety ) Floods…
Photo of the day: Read All Labels Work safe
The United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003. The GHS includes criteria for the classification of health, physical and environmental hazards, as well as specifying what information should be included…
Photo of the day: Run Project safely with Crane Hand Signals
Cranes are the most effective way to move heavy loads on a construction site, and proper use of crane hand signals is a vital part of safe operation. Ask any crane operator and they will tell you that one of the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
