Electrical Contact Release
People who receive an electric shock are unable to release themselves from contact with an energized conductor or circuit part. These incidents likely prove fatal without immediate assistance gaining release. It is important to be aware of your surroundings when…
Material handling Hazards and controls
Materials handling is the lifting, moving, and placing of items in various forms. It may be done manually or with equipment. Materials handling is one of the leading causes of disabling occupational injuries. According to the National Safety Council, 20%…
E-Books: Health and Safety: Risk Management 5th edition
Health and Safety: Risk Management is the clearest and most comprehensive book on risk management available today. This newly revised fifth edition takes into account new developments in legislation, standards, and good practice. ISO 45001, the international health and safety…
Your steps to chemical safety
A workplace explosion caused by a worker incorrectly using acetone in a chemical experiment might have been prevented if the company had undertaken more stringent risk control measures and had trained their staff in emergency procedures. It happened at a pharmaceutical company in Ireland…
what is medical waste? and how to dispose of it Safely?
When we talk about workplace safety, a lot of the discussion focuses on construction, manufacturing, and natural resource extraction workers and the hazards they face on the job. And while they might not be as evident at first sight, other…
In The Line of Fire
The line separating safety from danger is sometimes quite small. To avoid crossing that line, we must 1) always be aware of the hazards around us; 2) understand the machines and operations in our work areas, and 3) take the…
Ladder Inspection Form
The first step in ensuring that roofing professionals utilize ladders safely and effectively on the Jobsite is to provide training on the essential components of ladder use. In fact, ALI notes that 76 percent of companies believe ladder accidents that…
Hazard Identification Checklist
Hazard identification is the process of detecting potential sources of harm or damage from doing a job task in a specific work area. Identifying workplace hazards is crucial to implement controls that will help ensure the safety of workers and…
Photo of the day: How to Avoid the Fatal Four
In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry – known as OSHA’s “Fatal Four Hazards”…
Photo of the day: What is the line of fire
The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there may be many different lines of fire or there could be very few. It is important…
E-Books: Safety With Machinery
Safety With Machinery By John Ridley and Dick Pearce. This book sets out to simplify and clarify how those obligations can be met while remaining sane and economically viable. It explains the principles involved in the protection techniques and the…
Safe Disposal of Caustic Waste
Workers in various industries routinely have to deal with and worry about the toxic substances they encounter while doing their jobs. But what about the substances that are most dangerous after they’ve been used? This is the case with spent caustics….
When should workers use polarized safety glasses?
Q: When should workers use polarized safety glasses? A: Let’s be clear about one thing before we begin: polarized safety glasses definitely have a place in occupational safety, and there are specific situations in which workers should use them to stay safe….
Q & A: What PPE should I use when working at home?
Q: What PPE should I use when working at home? A: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is your last line of defense against hazards. They’re the protective articles you wear on your person (like safety glasses and work gloves) to protect against…
Emergency Eyewash Stations: What the Z358 Standard Means for Your Workplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For employees who work with or around chemicals and other toxic substances, eyewash and shower stations are an essential part of the work environment. From health hazards like irritation and carcinogenicity to physical hazards like corrosion and flammability, these substances pose a wide range of risks…
The Main key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your business is accredited to OHSAS 18001, you have until March 12, 2021 to make the transition to its replacement standard, ISO 45001:2018. Businesses not transitioned to ISO 45001 by that date will find themselves without an accredited occupational…
Rescuing Fallen Workers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anyone working at height is putting themselves at odds with gravity. No matter how many protective measures are put in place, falling is always a possibility and needs to be taken seriously. That’s why it’s so surprising and unfortunate that…
Online Quiz:The Lab Safety Symbols
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you will recognize the dangers. Lab safety symbols warn of specific hazards, such…
Hazard Communication
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure your workers are aware of the hazards they come into contact with and are equipped the knowledge and resources to manage them. Part of that is adhering to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS),…
What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom? A: General Safety rules apply to everyone, visitors, maintenance, contractors, sales, auditors, administrative staff and others at all times while on the facility site.90% of all injuries are caused by…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil & gas extraction in the United States. The most common careers in the energy & oil industry include geoscientists; petroleum engineers;…
The 5 Main Hazards to the Eyes and Face
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We perceive the world through our senses. And although we have five of them, we often give vision pride of place. In their 2002 book Telling Ain’t Training, researchers Dr. Harold Stolovitch and Dr. Erica J. Keeps make the case that when…
E-Books:Managing Health and Safety in the Dental Practice ( Manual)
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] A practical guide for Managing health and safety in the Dental Practice how to use this manual ? The advantages of this manual are that you can pick it up and, using the index or chapter tabs, sort…
E-Books:Managing Noise and Vibration at Work
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] A practical guide to assessment, measurement and control What is noise? Sound arises when fluctuations in air pressure give rise to pressure waves which travel through the atmosphere. As they travel they will interact in various ways with…
