Q&A: What Does Fire Load Mean? and How do you calculate it?
Q: What Does Fire Load Mean? and How do you calculate it? A: “Fire load” is a term used to describe…
Photo of the day: Safe use of ladders and step ladders
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety laws. In fact, they can be a sensible and practical…
E-Books: Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations ( 2021)
The purpose of the Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations is to provide a guide for the…
Video: Protecting our sight
Each and every day, our eyes provide the gateway that allows us to recognize and comprehend the world we work,…
Crane Safety Facts for construction site managers and supervisors
As a site manager/supervisor you are responsible for coordinating health and safety on the construction site. This means you need…
Struck-By Hazards: One of Construction’s Fatal Four
In an effort to reduce the high number of injuries and deaths that occur on construction sites, the Occupational Safety…
Safe vehicles and Safe Peoples for Traffic Management
Using the right vehicle for the job, with up-to-date safety features, can help reduce the risk to drivers and other…
Photo of the day: Concrete Truck Driver Hand Signals
Concrete pumping is an efficient method of moving and placing concrete. This process is used in the manufacture of pre-cast…
Fatigue quick guide and checklist
To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert. This means that fatigue is a potential risk. Persons conducting…
Safe work site Activity for Traffic Management
Previously we spoke about safe work site design and examples of ways you can control worksite traffic risk from a…
E-Books: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment – Edition 9 (Nov 2019)
LEEA’s Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) provides expert guidance on safe lifting practice. The…
Maintaining your safety for maintenance workers
Maintenance workers maintain all aspects of operations and equipment. They are such an important part of the process that they…
Safety Flash: Suspension Trauma
What happened For the purpose of a rescue at height drill, a person on the main deck suspended himself 1,5…
Tips for Chemical spills Preparation and Incident Response
Chemical spills are not limited to any one industry or business type. Simply put, any organization that carries chemicals is…
E-Books: Free Forklift Health and Safety Best Practices Guideline
This best practices guideline provides practical guidance to help employers fulfill their obligations to protect the health and safety of…
Combustible dust awareness
If a combustible dust explosion occurs, it often results in severe injuries, burns, or deaths. Employees can reduce the potential…
Safe work site Design for Traffic Management
Worksite traffic can be a major cause of harm to workers and other people at work sites. A well-planned and…
Photo of the day: Extension Cord Safety Tips
The average homeowner often looks to extension cords as the quick answer for many of their electrical woes. And why not? Extension…
HSE Interview Questioners
Workplace health and safety are both the moral and legal responsibilities of most employers. Whether you’re working in an office or…
E-Books: Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties
Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff. This volume has been prepared as a reference source on the…
Food and Kitchen Hygiene Tips
When running a commercial kitchen, what are the most important elements of success; serving fire food, impeccable customer service, and value…
Tips for Load Control during rigging
In order to safely and successfully rig and lift a load, it is imperative for the rigger to ensure load…
Video: Supported Scaffolding Safety
Every day, millions of people reach the work they do by using supported scaffolds which provide a walking and working…