Ubong Edet 
Imagine waking up to the sharp buzz of a fire alarm—your lifeline in a life-threatening situation. That small box on the ceiling could be the only thing standing between you and disaster. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll uncover how the fire alarm system works, break down its components, and explain its real-life importance in everyday … Read more
DSE is an acronym for Display Screen Equipment. A DSE assessment is an assessment of risk from the way we use DSE equipment like our computers, laptops, tablets, and other display screens at work. Each workstation should be assessed and the risks reduced as low as is practical. This assessment looks at how a screen … Read more
A safety audit is a planned, independent, documented, and systematic approach to determining the success level of the Health and Safety Management System. It involves the collection of data, analyzing it and the result compared with the Organization’s Health and Safety objective and organizational best practices. Safety audits assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability of … Read more
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, safety is no longer just a checklist item—it’s a culture. Whether you’re an aspiring safety officer, a manager, or someone aiming to lead workplace safety initiatives, understanding the value of a NEBOSH certificate is critical. In this article, we explore 7 Reasons Why You Need A NEBOSH Certificate, using solid facts, … Read more
Confined spaces are common in many industries—manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, water treatment, and shipbuilding. While some confined spaces require stringent safety controls, others are deemed less hazardous. These are called non-permit-required confined spaces (NPRCS). But what exactly is a non-permit-required confined space? How do you distinguish it from a permit-required confined space (PRCS)? And … Read more
This is one of the questions I was asked when I attended my first interview for the post of an HSE Officer. I will be addressing the above question. This article will cover: Who is a Banksman Duties Training needs Read Also: Top 10 Health, Safety and Environment Training Providers in Nigeria and Overseas Who is … Read more
Preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) is usually the first attempt in the system safety process to identify and categorize hazards or potential hazards associated with the operation of a proposed system, process, or procedure; it is used in the early stages of system design. It is a semi-quantitative analysis that is performed to identify all potential … Read more
Physical activity are activities that helps us stay active and fit; when we talk about the list of physical activities in school, we are referring to the physical activities that can be practiced in school with the aim of meeting the same objective; i.e., staying active and fit. There is a long list of physical … Read more
In fire safety, knowing when a material can ignite isn’t enough—knowing when it can sustain combustion is where true safety lies. That’s where the fire point comes into play. Unlike the more commonly referenced flash point, the fire point determines when a flammable liquid becomes a true fire hazard, capable of maintaining a flame once … Read more
Reasons for unsafe acts are something most Health and Safety professionals fail to follow up on in depth. It has been certain that over 90% of accidents in the workplace are caused directly or indirectly. It has also been established that accidents are caused mostly either by unsafe acts or unsafe conditions. Though we always … Read more