If your business is accredited to OHSAS 18001, you have until March 12, 2021 to make the transition to its...
Khaled Ismail
Slips, trips and falls can be funny in movies, but in real life, not so much. We all laugh at the...
A major manufacturing company once brought me on board to assess their safety performance. While at their facility, I gave...
Anyone who works near traffic or heavy machinery knows (or should know) that they can't set foot on the jobsite...
Whether you call them fractures or broken bones, they’re one of the most common serious occupational injuries. In fact, about 6.3 million...
You need to supply your workers with the PPE they need to perform their work safely. But you need to...
Safety professionals deal with hazards every day. That’s a given. We delve into the world of laws, acts, regulations, and...
Q:What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? A:In the parlance of health and safety management, the terms hazard and risk are...
For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental...
OSHA's General Duty Clause holds that employers are responsible for ensuring the work environment is safe for all employees. Keeping...
When handled improperly, electrical hazards can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. And yet, many workers are unaware of the...
Modern transportation has made life a lot easier but not necessarily less hazardous. One of the hazards that remains a...
Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links...
Whenever you work with power tools or on electrical circuits there is a risk of electrical hazards, especially electrical shock....
Cold air is deceiving because it reduces thirst sensation, and people do not tend to drink as much as they...
As fun as they look to operate, forklifts are a serious workplace hazard. OSHA estimates that there are 110,000 forklift...
According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day....
The United States knows that Mother Nature can be merciless. From the deadly hurricanes in Tornado Alley to the wildfires...
We depend heavily on oil and chemicals in various parts of our lives and our work, but these commodities pose...
According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a...
OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United...
Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends...
Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2)....
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense between a worker and a known hazard. Most people are...