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ISO 45001:2018 is an international standard for the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) management system. It serves as a framework...
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No chemical process facility is immune to the risk of over-pressure to avoid dictating the necessity for over-pressure protection. For...
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Cost avoidance is defined by any action taken in the present that prevents incurring greater costs in the future. For...
Intrinsic safety (IS) is a low-energy signaling technique that prevents explosions from occurring by ensuring that the energy transferred to a...
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WHCPs are also known as Shutdown Panels (SDP), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), or Hydraulic Safety Shutdown System (HSSS). These are...
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Do you have a home office or work from home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you and your...
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One of the most important safety concerns to solve for offshore platforms, refineries, mines, and other industries are explosion risks....
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What happened? An ROV technician received an electric shock to his left arm beneath the elbow, resulting in a burn....
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These guidelines facilitate the uniform assessment of Floating (Production) Storage and Offloading (F(P)SO) facilities. They provide a robust method for assessing the marine aspects of F(P)SO operations against international legislation and recognized industry best practices and are designed to supplement other internal assessments conducted as part of a company’s auditing process. This publication provides a basic framework for assessment. Although the red areas...
Floor marking is the practice of using tape on the floors in factories, warehouses, and other facilities to clearly indicate...
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This manual is intended as a working guide for training workers and supervisors in the fundamentals of safe rigging and...
Many workplaces contain spaces that are considered to be "confined" because their configurations hinder the activities of any employees who...
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There are many different elements that go into creating a strong safety culture at work, and every organization approaches it...
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Many welding and cutting operations require the use of compressed gases. When compressed gases are consumed in the welding process,...
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Forklifts are very useful but also dangerous machines. The most common causes of forklift fatalities are: Crushed by tipped vehicle...
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We understand that the successful control of lifting operations and safe use of lift equipment requires a high level of...
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The Health Safety Handbook (a practical guide to health and safety law, management policies, and procedures) by JEREMY STRANKS. Health and safety...
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Companies all over the world put electrical safety programs into place to protect their teams from electrical injuries and casualties,...
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Any Marine worth their salt wouldn’t go into battle without a plan that includes training, weapons, support, and a clear...
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Safety and Health for Engineers by Roger Brauer. The original goal for this book was to help engineers and others...
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When you stop and think about it, you might be surprised to realize how many of the things you do...
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Practical Guide To Electrical Grounding by ERICO. This book is designed for the contractor who finds that installing grounding systems,...
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Whether you are working in a cradle, on scaffolding, or performing any other type of work at heights, the fall arrest system...
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Of all crane-related accidents, tipping accidents are the most common. Crane operators who fail to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding...