Wellness programs can be an excellent way to encourage your employees to live healthier, more productive lives. But even though there are plenty of advantages of wellness programs in the workplace, there are some disadvantages as well. Let’s take a look at both sides of the coin here and see what you think. What is … Read more
This article “Free asbestos removal” covers where you can get free asbestos removal services. It will also give you an idea of the average cost of hiring a licensed asbestos contractor and a guide to choosing an asbestos contractor. Before we get on, let us refresh our mind of what asbestos is: What is Asbestos … Read more
Mesothelioma is the cancer most commonly associated with asbestos exposure, and it is deadly serious. Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of mesothelioma so that you can enjoy the rest of your life. Read this article to learn more about what the chances of getting mesothelioma from asbestos exposure are, along with … Read more
A Personal Leave Of Absence (PLOA) is an absence from work granted by your employer that allows you to take time off and enjoy some much-needed rest with your family or some self-improvement activities that will bring you joy and better yourself in the long run. It’s important to know, however, that a Personal Leave … Read more
An important safety rule you should follow while climbing ladders to ensure that you are always on the ladder and not hanging by your grip alone is the three points of contact rule. The three points of contact rule states that, at any given time, you should have at least two hands and one foot … Read more
Health and safety audits and inspections are important to ensure that your employees are operating in a safe environment, preventing injuries from occurring on the job site. If you are considering implementing regular health and safety audits at your workplace, here’s why it’s important to do so to stay on the right side of the … Read more
Environmental health and safety has become an increasingly important topic in recent years, as the need to protect people from potentially harmful substances becomes more of a priority to governments and consumers alike. What exactly is environmental health and safety? Why do we care about it? And how can you be sure your business or … Read more
Hazardous waste is waste that has a potential negative effect on the health of the public or the environment. We call them hazardous waste because if these wastes are not properly managed, they could contaminate the environment and also cause ill health to the public. This waste can be generated both domestically and industrially. Hazardous … Read more
The Permit To Work (PTW) system is a safety program initiated for high-risk activities. PTW is a core element of an integrated safe system of work (ISSOW) system, along with risk assessment and isolation planning. It enables as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) reduction of unsafe activities in non-trivial work environments. Permit to work adherence … Read more
Understanding the relationship between Hazard, Risk, and Accidents is very important in accident prevention in the workplace. Hazard – Risk – Accidents What is a Hazard: A hazard is anything, situation, or condition that has the potential to cause harm to people, equipment, and the environment. What is Risk: Risk is the probability that an … Read more