Photo of the day: Personal Protective Equipment last resort
Hazards exist in every workplace so strategies to protect workers are essential. When possible, the priority should be the elimination…
Tag: Safety Photos
Photo of the day: WHMIS 2015 – Pictograms
Many countries have aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling…
Photo of the day: Indoor Air Quality
Many of us spend our working hours indoors. The quality of the air we breathe can significantly affect our comfort,…
Photo of the day: Don’t be Driven to Distraction
For many drivers, operating a car or truck may seem second nature, whether it’s for personal or work use. However,…
Photo of the day: 5 ways to reduce the risk of Slipping and Tripping
The statistics related to slips, trips, and falls in the workplace are staggering nearly 16 million fall injuries occur each…
Photo of the day: 10 Scaffold Safety Essentials
Fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for almost half of all fatalities in construction each year.…
Photo of the day: Effective Health and Safety Committees
A health and safety committee, comprised of worker and management representatives who meet regularly, brings the internal responsibility system into…
Photo of the day: New worker Orientation & Safety Orientation checklist
New workers are more vulnerable to getting sick or injured, especially during the first month on the job. To help…
Photo of the day: Workplace Inspection
Workplace inspections are an important prevention tool that can prevent injuries and illnesses and ensure that your health and safety…
Photo of the day: musculoskeletal disorders
Ergonomics can be complicated, but this article provides a simple explanation all employees can understand. Ergonomic controls are used in…
Photo of the day: Emergency preparedness in the workplace
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers…
Photo of the day: Mental health in the workplace
Work-related mental health conditions take a huge toll on worker health and productivity, with the negative impact felt by individuals,…
Photo of the day: Trenching Safety Tips That Can Save a Life
Trenching is an important part of any construction project. It involves digging and removing the dirt, forming a narrow depression…
Photo of the day: Dangerous Goods Classes
Dangerous goods are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human…
Photo of the day: Safety Equipment for Confined Spaces
Some of the deadliest hazards we can face are the conditions that exist inside confined spaces such as manholes, tanks,…
Photo of the day: Tips to reduce Heat stress in the workplace
Summer is starting with a bang this year as a heatwave moves from the Midwest to the East coast. For…
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…
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…
H2S Gas and how to handle its Emergency
Hydrogen sulfide ( H2S ) is a flammable and explosive gas, and can also be toxic when inhaled. It’s heavier…
Photo of the day: Importance of Mock drill and Fire Action Emergency Procedure
Mock drills are arranged by the organizations/public sector/ factories/government/luxury suits etc. usually fire brigades are indulged in mock drills in…
Photo of the day: Confined space safety Precautions
Employees must sometimes work in areas that have configurations that don’t allow for regular safety precautions. In these spaces, employees…
Photo of the day: Electric shock survival
The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current…
Photo of the day: Chemical Spill Emergency Response
Accidental release of chemicals can occur on campus at any time. A chemical release can result in either exposure to…
Photo of the day: Construction Site fire Safety
The combination of hazardous activities, such as hot work, large quantities of fuel, flammable liquids, wood, liquefied gas (LPG), and…