Confined Space Safety Program Needs
Confined space entry (CSE) is complex and often deadly dangerous work. You cannot afford to take it lightly. The hazards…
Patient handling Risks and Control Measures
Patient handling is the top cause of injury among care workers. Care workers who move people are at significant risk…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &…
Contractor Pre-qualification Questionnaire Checklist
It is often difficult to know where to start when creating a pre-qualification program. This checklist will hopefully be of…
Prepare for a Safety Inspection
Regular safety inspections are common in almost every industry, both public and private. They ensure compliance in your workforce and…
How does dehydration impact workplace safety?
Q:How does dehydration impact workplace safety? A:Up to 60% of the adult human body is water. Water plays a role…
How to Select the Right Type of Respirators? the Basic types
Respirators are a critical piece of personal protection equipment, and using the wrong type can have serious consequences. In this…
Stay Safe during Spray Painting and Coating
Rollers and paintbrushes are common for home projects, but they're rare in industry. Spraying is a much more efficient way…
E-Books:Hot Weather Survival Guide
Hot temperatures and summer recreation go hand in hand. Who doesn’t love a warm day at the beach or laying…
HAZMAT Materials Levels and What Are They Used For?
Knowing HAZMAT levels allows you to classify hazardous materials according to their risks, emergency incidents according to their severity, and…
What is the difference between safety goggles and glasses?
Q:What is the difference between safety glasses and goggles? A:Safety glasses and goggles are different, and are often considered in a category along…
E-Books:Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management
As awareness of the importance of minimising occupational health and safety risk continues to grow amongst Australian employers, so too…
Tool Box Talk: Oil Spill Response
All Workplace employees having a role in managing or maintaining oil containing devices must be able to initiate an appropriate…
The 5 Main Hazards to the Eyes and Face
We perceive the world through our senses. And although we have five of them, we often give vision pride of…
Exposure Limit Terms -Safety Moment#21
Exposure limits play a critical role in keeping your workers safe. They mark the cut-off point at which exposure to…
When Your Job Takes You to the Edge
A fall can occur in the blink of an eye, caused by a momentary lapse in concentration, tiredness, lack of…
The Five Stages of an Emergency Management Plan
our organization's emergency management plan is a critical tool developed to assist managers, coordinators, and responders. It allows them to…
The Meaning of Safety Symbols
Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a clear message, while many rely on visual symbols…
Fall Arrest Systems:can workers tie off at foot level?
Your Company just scored a complex new construction project. Your task is to plan out the fall protection – but…
Fall safety at construction checklist
If you have workers at heights, you probably already know that you need to provide adequate fall protection and fall…
Keeping Warehouse Personnel Safe 6 Key Tips -Safety Moment#20
Warehouse work may seem simple or straightforward, but the hazards are numerous. There are often limited sightlines and mobile machinery…
How to Choose the Right Safety Gloves 12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves
Protect your employees and protect your company. Provide the right workplace safety gloves and PPE, make sure it’s used, and…
Temporary structure, permanent safety
Help keep employees safe during all stages of scaffolding work On a November day in 1994, a 60-year-old painter foreman…