Ubong Edet 
As a Safety Consultant, I am often asked: Which are the main WHMIS symbols, and what hazard classes do they represent? In this article, I demystify each pictogram, link it to actual hazard classes, illustrate workplace scenarios, and explain how understanding these symbols helps ensure regulatory compliance and worker safety. This guide aligns with the … Read more
Do you know the major players in the health and safety profession? If not, in the next few minutes I will educate you on the major health and safety organizations you could join. These health and safety organizations are the major players and also the decision-makers in the health and safety profession. It is important … Read more
The STOP program in HSE is a behavioral-based safety program designed to prevent injuries and occupational illnesses in the workplace. “STOP” in the STOP program means – Safety Training Observation Programme. This program involves training, observation, corrections, and STOP work authority. This program is solely based on observation since other actions to be taken will be … Read more
Using a safe working platform is a requirement when working at height. Since work at height comes with high risk, a safe working platform should be considered to carry out all height jobs safely. A working platform according to the “Work at Height Regulations 2005“, is defined as any surface from which work can be carried … Read more
Health and safety are important in a fitness environment, the same way health and safety are important in every other environment. A fitness environment is a training facility, i.e., personal or public such as a gym designed to help individuals strengthen their bodies, keeping them in shape to fight off illness and prevent it from … Read more
In this article, we will be highlighting the TOP HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTITUTES IN the UK, USA, India, and NIGERIA. This is to present to you some good Health and Safety Training Institutes where you can train in various locations; please stay put and follow up. If you have any questions or require guidance on … Read more
Grease fires are among the most dangerous and fast-spreading types of household fires. They occur primarily in kitchens when cooking oils or fats become overheated. What makes them especially hazardous is that traditional methods of extinguishing fires—like pouring water—can worsen the situation dramatically. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking fires are the … Read more
I came across this question – What is the life expectancy of a welder, I got so interested in it. Why? Welding is a beautiful profession and we have lots of people in that profession because they love it, some are there as a personal business while others are there because they find it lucrative. … Read more
This is a direct question and I will give a direct answer before some supplementary information follows. Question: In Order to Safely Climb a Ladder a Firefighter Should? The firefighter needs to follow the ladder safety rule. It doesn’t matter who is climbing a ladder, the ladder safety rule is very clear. See the ladder … Read more
Conveyor belt hazards are hazards associated with the use of the conveyor belt. Recall that a conveyor belt is a belt that has been looped and is wound around one or more pulleys for driving. The conveyor belt is supported by rollers or a metal plate bed and is driven by an electric motor. There is … Read more