Templates:Ergonomics Program and Ergonomic Assessment Tool
The implementation of an effective ergonomics program includes a commitment by the employer to provide the visible involvement of top…
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction…
Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing
How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It) Selecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But…
Types of Hazards
Hazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? By…
Silica Dust and Silicosis
What Is Silica Dust and Silicosis? Dust is often overlooked as a potential workplace hazard. Unfortunately, dust contains harmful particles.…
Not All Injuries Can Be Prevented
The statement “All injuries can be prevented” has been bandied around for decades. Some people even have added, “All injuries…
Safety Flash: Reducing the risk of propane explosions in food trucks
Explosions in food trucks can occur when propane leaks from equipment or a fuel tank, builds up inside a truck,…
E-Books:Improving Safety culture
In recent years companies have begun to recognise the important contribution that an effective safety culture can make to the…
Flammable and combustible liquids
Flammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can burn. They are classified, or grouped, as either flammable or combustible by…
Understanding RF radiation-Safety Moment#19
For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something…
Templates:Process ٍSafety Management Program
This program provides information and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or…
The Process and Benefits of Process Safety
When working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential…
Keep Heavy Equipment Operations on Track
Operating heavy machines can be a dangerous job — even when the equipment is functioning as it should, and employees…
DOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions
What are the DOT HAZMAT Shipping Key Definitions? Dangerous goods: Interchangeable with the term “hazardous materials” and mainly used in connection…
Lack of sleep Impact on your body
Lack of sleep is only the beginning. If you thought being tired was the worst part, brace yourself. A long…
Off the Job Safety
Most of us are familiar with on-the-job safety. Your company strives to maintain a safe working environment and keeps employees…
Permit to Work (PTW ) AUDIT CHECKLIST
The ultimate success of a permit-to-work system depends on the awareness of the people carrying out the activity. If they…
Severe Weather Plan guideline
Construction projects always exposed to many adverse weather condition which can affect negatively on the safety of workers and property…
Waste Management: Waste Analysis
Construction work activities resulted to different types of wastes such as Hazardous and Non hazardous wastes which require proper management Program to comply…
Measles Infection
Measles is a very contagious infection, also known as Rubeola. Caused by a virus, measles is easily spread. It produces…
E-Books:Introduction to Health and Safety in construction,2nd Ed
Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction has quickly established itself, in its first two years, as the standard text…
Safety interview Questions and Answers Part 2
Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even…
Limb & body protection-Chainsaws
Using appropriate limb and body protection helps reduce the risk of injury when working with chainsaws and other equipment. Employers…
Safety interview Questions and Answers Part 1
Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even…