The acronym HEMS stands for Health, Education, Maintenance, and Support, outlining the purposes for which this trust’s funds can be used. A HEMS Trust has significant implications for health and safety by ensuring financial resources are directed toward maintaining and improving beneficiaries’ well-being and stability. Below is a thorough overview of HEMS Trust, its coverage, … Read more
In any workplace or system, risk is inevitable. Even after applying safety measures, some level of risk always remains—this is what we call residual risk. According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 45001:2018), residual risk is “the risk remaining after risk treatment.” This concept is vital in any health and safety management system (HSMS), … Read more
SDSs are the key documents in chemical safety. They provide comprehensive information about chemicals to ensure safe handling, storage, and emergency measures. According to the 2012 revision of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers must give downstream users Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as Material Safety Data … Read more
Barricade colors are visual safety indicators using bold hues to warn, restrict access, or highlight hazards. The barricades themselves are very important tools that help in Occupational Health and Safety by preventing unauthorized access, controlling traffic, protecting the workers, and mitigating hazards in construction, manufacturing industries, warehousing, and transportation. Barricades can be hard, soft, portable, … Read more
HESMS stands for – Health, Environmental, and Safety Management System. The industrial scenario is getting fast, and one can’t neglect the importance of health, safety, and environmental consideration practices. It has reached that point where it has started becoming the benchmark of every organization in terms of controlling risk, assuring compliance, and establishing the sustainability … Read more
Occupational skin disease is extremely common but very few workers actually realize the direct connection between what they do and their dermatological problems. In this post, we will quickly go through some of the most common examples of occupational skin disease with verifiable roots. Let’s get started with an introduction first. What is Occupational Skin … Read more
Situational awareness at work is one of the most important life skills that help in improving safety, productivity, and better decision-making across industries. The concept and strategies to enhance it need to be understood so that an organization can provide a safe and efficient environment. This article explores what situational awareness entails, gives examples, and … Read more
The “Golden Rules of Safety” are fundamental principles aimed at ensuring a safe work environment and reducing workplace accidents. Below are the rules with explanations and specific do’s and don’ts for each. Golden Rules of Safety 1. Assess Risks Before Starting Work Evaluate the work environment and identify potential hazards before beginning any task. Do’s: … Read more
Falling object hazards are among the most dangerous in workplaces, especially in construction, warehousing, and manufacturing industries. If not handled appropriately, these will seriously threaten workers, property, and even passersby. In this post, we go through the dangers of falling objects, the importance of hazard signs, preventive measures, and real-world examples that will help you … Read more
Let us delve into frequently asked questions about fire safety and answers. NOTE: The content has been sourced from IOSH Fire Risk Management Group publications. Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Safety and Answers 1. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring fire safety in the workplace? You are deemed the ‘responsible person’ for fire safety if … Read more