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…
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Q & A: What is the Difference between Process shutdown and Emergency Shutdown?
Q: What is the Difference between Process shutdown and Emergency Shutdown? A: Process shutdown (PSD) is defined as the automatic isolation…
Q & A: What happens if I tie off at the foot level with a personal SRL?
Q: What happens if I tie off at the foot level with a personal SRL? A: It’s not uncommon for…
E-Books: Book of Questions and Answers Safety Health
The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) has produced this book of over 1,400 questions and answers to help persons and…
Q & A: What kind of gloves are best for stick welding?
Q: What kind of gloves are best for stick welding? A: Welding presents various hazards, many of which specifically put…
Q & A: Does anyone other than equipment operators need to be trained in lockout/Tagout?
Q: Does anyone other than equipment operators need to be trained in lockout/Tagout? A:Absolutely! Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is an administrative control system that protects workers…
How many wheel chocks do should I use per trailer?
Q: How many wheel chocks do should I use per trailer? A: How many wheel chocks you should use per trailer depends…
How is wind chill calculated?
Q: How is wind chill calculated? A: Heat stress is a commonly recognized problem, and many employers have put protective…
How do cooling towels work?
Q: How do cooling towels work? A: Working in hot environments presents its challenges, one of which heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to…
What’s an efficient way to account for everyone in the event of an on-site emergency?
Q: What’s an efficient way to account for everyone in the event of an on-site emergency? A: The only real…
Who should be responsible for rescuing fallen workers?
Q: Who should be responsible for rescuing fallen workers? A: A quick review of current legislation and best practices will…
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…
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…
Are nitrile gloves safe?
Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends…
Can you wear any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat?
Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can…