Every OSHA inspection and every OSHA inspector is unique, and there’s no guarantee of what an OSHA inspector will be...
HSE
Food manufacturing has one of the highest incidences of injury and illness among all industries; animal slaughtering plants have the...
Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant and bleaching agent. In both gas and liquid forms it is toxic and extremely dangerous....
There have been numerous recorded incidents where failings by operators have been the major contributing cause of major accidents. Provision...
Facility emergency response plans identify specific types of hazards, risks and circumstances that could harm people or the environment. They...
The implementation of an effective ergonomics program includes a commitment by the employer to provide the visible involvement of top...
Hazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction...
Hazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? By...
What Is Silica Dust and Silicosis? Dust is often overlooked as a potential workplace hazard. Unfortunately, dust contains harmful particles....
The statement “All injuries can be prevented” has been bandied around for decades. Some people even have added, “All injuries...
Explosions in food trucks can occur when propane leaks from equipment or a fuel tank, builds up inside a truck,...
In recent years companies have begun to recognise the important contribution that an effective safety culture can make to the...
Flammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can burn. They are classified, or grouped, as either flammable or combustible by...
For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something...
This program provides information and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or...
When working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential...
Operating heavy machines can be a dangerous job — even when the equipment is functioning as it should, and employees...
What are the DOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions? Dangerous goods: Interchangeable with the term “hazardous materials” and mainly used in connection...
Lack of sleep is only the beginning. If you thought being tired was the worst part, brace yourself. A long...
Most of us are familiar with on-the-job safety. Your company strives to maintain a safe working environment and keeps employees...
The ultimate success of a permit-to-work system depends on the awareness of the people carrying out the activity. If they...
Construction projects always exposed to many adverse weather condition which can affect negatively on the safety of workers and property...
Measles is a very contagious infection, also known as Rubeola. Caused by a virus, measles is easily spread. It produces...
Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction has quickly established itself, in its first two years, as the standard text...