Everything you need as a safety professional
Everything you need as a safety professional
1. What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging the work environment to fit the worker. It takes into account the worker’s capabilities and limitations in order to make sure that tasks, equipment, information, and the environment…
Each day in some form or fashion you do lifting in this facility and at home. Lifting safely is one the most important things you can do to protect your back throughout your lifetime. Back Strain and Back Injury Cause…
We will address the health and safety policy we will explain to you the elements that are part of this important document. The essential feature of a policy is that it sets out the general approach and commitment of an…
Workers use their hands constantly throughout the day. One mistake or hazard could lead to a lifetime of pain and a limited range of motion. Companies tend to lose more time and money on hand-related injuries than any other type…
Falls while working at height it’s the main cause of death in the workplace, thousands of injuries and fatalities happen every year around the world. 1) What types of work equipment are suitable for working at heights? When working at…
Whether there is no injury, a small bruise or scratch, or an amputation, the consequences of unsafe acts and conditions are left to chance. A ratio showing a relationship between the number of near-miss incidents and injury incidents reported by…
1. What are the health and safety risks associated with poor ventilation in a workplace? Poor ventilation in a workplace can result in poor air quality, leading to a range of health and safety risks such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue,…
1. Establish a safety committee: Establish a committee to review safety policies and procedures and identify potential hazards for the workplace. 2. Develop a safety plan: Develop a safety plan that outlines the roles and responsibilities of employees and management…
1. What is a slip, trip, and fall? A slip, trips, and falls are when a person loses their balance and falls due to a slippery or uneven surface, or a tripping or slipping hazard. 2. What is a common…
One of the “root causes” of workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents is the failure to identify or recognize hazards that are present, or that could have been anticipated. A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a…
Working at Height
Electrical Works