Photo of the day: hierarchy of controls
The hierarchy of control is a system for controlling risks in the workplace. Guidance on the photo of today explains the hierarchy of control and can help employers understand and use the hierarchy of control to eliminate or reduce risks…
Workplace Incidents and the Role of Heat
Whether they’re working under the searing sun or near processes and machinery that are blasting heat, some roles expose workers to extreme temperatures. Safety professionals need to understand how heat contributes to unsafe conditions and what to do about it…
How to Conduct a Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a series or set of processes used to identify potential health and safety hazards, analyze and evaluate the associated risks, and determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control those risks (hazard Control ). It involves taking a…
foundation of PPE selection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hazard identification, evaluation, and analysis is one of the most critical skills a safety professional must have and continuously develop.This skillset is your foundation when determining what personal protective equipment should be used for a job or a specific task.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image…
