When it comes to workplace health and safety, controlling exposure to hazardous substances is one of the most critical responsibilities of employers. One of the most effective engineering controls for airborne contaminants is Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). LEV systems are designed to capture and remove harmful airborne substances—such as dust, fumes, vapours, and gases—before they … Read more
When it comes to workplace safety, numbers tell a powerful story. They allow businesses to measure risks, monitor progress, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. One of the most widely recognized safety metrics in the United States is the OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (RIR), also known as the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). If you’ve … Read more
Working at height is one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities across multiple industries, from construction and maintenance to warehousing and utilities. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height remain the number one cause of workplace deaths, accounting for around a quarter of all fatal accidents each … Read more
Here’s the specific answer you’re looking for, right up front: the hierarchy of risk control (also called the hierarchy of controls) is a five-level framework used worldwide to reduce workplace hazards in this exact order of preference — Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Higher levels (Elimination/Substitution) are inherently more … Read more
Handrails on stairs keep you safe by giving your hands a reliable, continuous surface to grasp so you can steady your balance, arrest a slip, and control your movement—especially at transitions—while also guiding traffic and reducing fall severity. That’s why safety regulators require them at prescribed heights with enough clearance for your fingers and a … Read more
In plain terms, a Permit To Work System is a formal, documented way to authorize, control, and coordinate high-risk work—such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, or breaking containment—by verifying hazards, isolations, and safeguards before work starts, while it’s underway, and when it’s closed out. In practice, a PTW ties together risk assessment, … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “How can we ensure ultimate safety when using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)?” The answer is: by integrating rigorous planning, training, inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness—all tailored to the unique features of MEWPs. Embedded seamlessly, that answer will guide us through this article, ensuring every operator, supervisor, and stakeholder gains … Read more
Have you ever wondered what PPE means when doctors talk about it? In medicine, it’s more than just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. At its core, PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, but that’s just the beginning. Throughout this article, we will explore what that entails, trace its evolution in healthcare, and uncover expert guidance that … Read more
Ever bitten into something and immediately regretted it? Bad food can ruin more than just your mood—it can jeopardize entire systems of health and trust. People reliably ask: What are the objectives of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006? The answer is embedded in this article’s first paragraph: the Act’s objectives are to consolidate … Read more
You may be wondering: What exactly is a Safety Integrity Level (SIL)? Simply put, SIL is a discrete, risk-based measure of the performance required of a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to achieve a specified level of risk reduction. A Riveting Safety Snapshot Safety is not just a checkbox—it’s the very lifeline of any system interacting … Read more