Improving Emergency Fire Response by using Technology
Every once in a while, local emergency services groups (firefighters, police officers, paramedics) will stage a mock emergency, complete with…
Author: Khaled Ismail
Handle and Dispose of Oily Waste Safely
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), oil pollution is the most commonly reported type of water pollution, causing approximately 16…
Control of work safety tips
Whenever your company conducts construction, maintenance, demolition, remediation and other similar work that are typical of your industry, there is the potential…
Online Quiz:Health and Safety Signs
Informative work safety signs that meet OSHA, ANSI, and ADA standards Warn workers and visitors of workplace hazards with ANSI…
Electrical Risk Assessments
The most frequently used standard for workplace electrical safety is NFPA 70E, from the National Fire Protection Association. At the…
Hazard Communication
As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure your workers are aware of the hazards they come into contact…
Templates:Machine Guarding
The objective of this program is to design and install protective guards that will prevent injury from body contact (i.e.,…
Sleep Deprivation and worker Safety
I love a good zombie movie. And judging by the popularity of The Walking Dead, I think it's safe to say…
Conduct a Proper Safety Audit
According to the most recent statistics from OSHA, 5,147 workers were killed on the job in 2017. And for each of these…
Online Quiz:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Why is PPE important? Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work…
What Should Be in Your First Aid Kit?
Accidents happen quickly, and workers can get severe injuries from what seems like a minor incident. Your first aid kit…
Safety Flash: Dump truck operator fatally electrocuted by high-voltage line
Case report: #18KY024* Issued by: Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Date of incident: June 22, 2018 Summary On…
FR Clothing for Cold Weather
Flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a critical element of a company's personal protective arsenal. Cold weather is another hazard, and when…
Online Quiz:Construction Safety -Excavation
Excavation failures are particularly dangerous because they may occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers (and in some cases others…
What is Meaning of %LEL , %UEL , PID
Q:What is the Meaning of LEL , UEL and PID ? A: Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and…
Confined Spaces Communication Tools
Part of my job working for the city involves inspecting sewers. Sometimes I have to go in pretty deep. A…
Online Quiz:Ladder safety, Test your self
Ladders are an example of a fall hazard that we might not recognize as such. Falls from ladders account for one…
Online Quiz:Electrical safety, Test your self
Are you worried about an electric shock when you replace a light bulb? Most people have a false sense of…
Fall Protection Systems Quiz Test Your Knowledge
According to OSHA, fall protection is one of the most frequently violated OSHA standards. Falls also fall under what's referred…
What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom?
Q:What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom? A: General Safety rules apply to everyone, visitors, maintenance, contractors, sales,…
What can we do about rain protection for arc flash work?
Q:What can we do about rain protection for arc flash work? A:Arc flashes can happen in any space that has electrical…
E-Books:SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS: ADVANCING YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM
John understands what just one slip can mean for a facility. As an environmental health and safety manager in the…
Complete a Respirator Fit Test
Those who work with hazardous materials are constantly at risk. Gases and evaporating chemicals can cause invisible damage to the…
How to Keep Your Team Safe During an Emergency:Muster Point
Muster points are critical for emergency planning. Getting your people out of the building safely in the event of a fire…