What Is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
Sometimes a face mask just isn't enough. Filtering low-quality air and preventing particulate matter from reaching the lungs is important. But what…
Category: HSE
foundation of PPE selection
Hazard identification, evaluation, and analysis is one of the most critical skills a safety professional must have and continuously develop.This…
Video: Working safely Near powerlines -Safety Moment#26
Workers who operate horticultural mobile elevating work platforms (H/MEWPs) in orchards, or other horticulture workplaces, are at significant risk of…
Eye Protection’s 10 Key Facts
Employers must ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. This includes protecting them from eye and face injuries. Below…
Managing and Reduction of Workplace Stress
Stress is the body’s natural response to physical and mental demands. According to the American Psychological Association, 69% of employees…
The Main key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
If your business is accredited to OHSAS 18001, you have until March 12, 2021 to make the transition to its…
Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
Slips, trips and falls can be funny in movies, but in real life, not so much. We all laugh at the…
Overcome Language Barriers in Safety Training
A major manufacturing company once brought me on board to assess their safety performance. While at their facility, I gave…
The Three Classes of Safety Visibility Apparel
Anyone who works near traffic or heavy machinery knows (or should know) that they can't set foot on the jobsite…
Designing an Effective PPE Program 5 Tips
You need to supply your workers with the PPE they need to perform their work safely. But you need to…
Overview of TLV and BEI and how they can make a big difference to workplace safety.
Safety professionals deal with hazards every day. That’s a given. We delve into the world of laws, acts, regulations, and…
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
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…
Dust Control in Manufacturing 5 best Practices
For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental…
Work site Housekeeping Basics
OSHA's General Duty Clause holds that employers are responsible for ensuring the work environment is safe for all employees. Keeping…
Electrical Hazards Top 7 and it’s control Measures
When handled improperly, electrical hazards can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. And yet, many workers are unaware of the…
Major Steps to Securing Transport Loads
Modern transportation has made life a lot easier but not necessarily less hazardous. One of the hazards that remains a…
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links…
E-Books:Electrical Safety in the Construction Industry
Whenever you work with power tools or on electrical circuits there is a risk of electrical hazards, especially electrical shock.…
Video: Winter’s Hidden Hazard -Safety Moment#25
Cold air is deceiving because it reduces thirst sensation, and people do not tend to drink as much as they…
4 Major Forklift Accidents and Prevention
As fun as they look to operate, forklifts are a serious workplace hazard. OSHA estimates that there are 110,000 forklift…
Major Safety Concerns for Construction Workers
According to OSHA, about 6.5 million Americans work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the United States on any given day.…
Calibration Procedure of Portable Gas Detectors
According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a…
OSHA, PHMSA requesting public input ahead of GHS conferences
OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United…
Are nitrile gloves safe?
Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends…