Everything you need as a safety professional
Everything you need as a safety professional
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…
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,…
Have you ever tried to rip an old towel into rags and after straining without success, had to go looking for scissors? You’ve just witnessed a safe demonstration of the strength of some of today’s fabrics. But thousands of workers…
Hand-held grinders can cause serious injury if used incorrectly. By following the safe work practices listed below, you can help reduce the risk of injuring yourself or others while using these powerful tools Safe work practices Personal protective equipment Download…
Working safely is a team effort. You look out for other workers and they look out for you. Taking responsibility for others is especially important when it comes to new and young workers. They need you to keep an eye…
As you drive down the road you’ll see all sorts of signs and many different colors. We know that red signs typically indicate a mandate such as STOP or YIELD and yellow signs typically indicate a warning. Safety signs have…
What is a Job Safety Analysis? A job safety analysis (JSA) is a procedure that helps integrate accepted safety and health principles and practices into a particular task or job operation. In a JSA, each basic step of the job…
Many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. An estimated 60% of the fatalities have been among the would-be rescuers. A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons. To effectively…
Why is lifting equipment safety important? Moving machine parts of lifting equipment or falling or ejected materials can hit and injure people. Body parts can also be pulled in or caught between rollers, belts, chains, and pulley drives. Sharp edges…
Welcome back, HSE professionals! Today, we’re going back to basics with the top 10 questions and answers related to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the field, revisiting fundamental concepts is…
Building a robust safety culture is paramount in any workplace to ensure the well-being of employees and the overall success of the organization. Safety leadership and culture play a pivotal role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of employees toward…