Lighting Ergonomics in the Workplace: Practical Implementation Guide

Lighting Ergonomics

Lighting ergonomics, also known as light ergonomics or visual ergonomics, examines the relationship between light sources and human well-being, productivity, vision, and health. Grounded in the broader field of workplace ergonomics, focused on adapting environments to human physical, cognitive, and sensory needs, lighting ergonomics zeroes in on how we perceive and interact with light. Core … Read more

What is a Safety Violation and Ways to Enhance Compliance

Safety Violation

Violation is failure or refusal to comply with a rule or formal agreement. Safety violation according to the Health & Safety Executive is a deliberate deviation from rules, procedures, and instructions designed for the safety and efficiency of a system. Safety Violation It can also be said to be a violation of a particular workplace … Read more

How To Become A Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO)

How To Become A Certified Laser Safety Officer

Aside from being a Certified Laser Safety Officer, you can also be a Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO). See requirements for both CLSO and CMLSO as highlighted by BLS. Certified Laser Safety Officer – Career Path CLSO Requirements For an individual to qualify to take the CLSO examination, the following requirements must be met: … Read more

What Is The Difference Between HSE, EHS And SHE?

Difference Between HSE, EHS And SHE

Some people get confused when they see these acronyms at different points. For instance, some job descriptions will be – HSE Manager, some EHS Manager, while others may need SHE Manager. Some people get confused with this. This write-up aims to clarify this point. Difference Between HSE, EHS And SHE Clarity There is no difference … Read more

What is Safety Tour, Purpose and Core Principles to Follow

Safety Tour

Safety Tour aims at identifying non-compliance / failing systems which will help in putting plans in place to correct non-compliance, thereby improving safety culture within the workplace. It has been proved that routine safety tour helps drive safety culture. What is Safety Tour Safety Tour is a form of safety inspection. It takes a visual … Read more

4 Main Types of Electrical Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Electrical Injuries

Electrical injuries a physical damage that occurs when a person comes into contact with an electric current. This type of injury can affect the skin, muscles, nerves, and internal organs, depending on the voltage, duration of exposure, and the path the current takes through the body. Electrical injuries can range from minor burns to life-threatening … Read more

Direct and Indirect Costs of Workplace Accidents

Direct and Indirect Costs of Workplace Accidents

Accident is one thing that everyone tries to prevent either consciously or unconsciously as it comes with lots of negative impacts (Direct and indirect costs of workplace accidents) both in the short term and long term. At the end of this article, you will understand the “Direct and indirect costs of workplace accidents“. When workplace injuries … Read more

What Is A Struck By Hazard

Struck By Hazard

Every day, millions of people commute, work, and live near roads and construction zones, often unaware of the invisible dangers lurking around heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and flying or falling objects. One of the most dangerous yet commonly misunderstood threats in these environments is known as a “struck-by hazard.” So, what is a struck-by hazard? … Read more