Lead paint was once a common choice for homes, schools, and commercial buildings due to its durability and vibrant finish. However, today it is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous substances you could have in your home or workplace. Despite being banned in many countries, lead-based paint remains a hidden hazard in older … Read more
In this article, we will be talking about the benefits of exercise, but before we get into that, let us consider what exercise is. What Is Exercise: Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, … Read more
Employees Rights to Safety is one thing no one can take away from you as a legitimate employee, and your employer has been mandated to respect these rights – It is called the duty of care to an employer. It is quite unfortunate that most employees are ignorant of their rights. This article aims to … Read more
To work safely during excavation, the 11 best excavation safety procedures you must follow are: Designate a competent person to supervise all excavation work. Conduct soil classification and site assessment. Provide proper protective systems (sloping, benching, shoring, shielding). Ensure safe access & egress (ladders, ramps, exits). Control water accumulation and drainage. Monitor and control hazardous … Read more
Occupational exposure refers to the circumstance in which a worker comes into contact with chemical, physical, biological, or ergonomic hazards in the workplace, often via inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, or physical stress. An Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) is a regulatory or advisory threshold—measured over a defined period—above which exposure to a hazard is considered unsafe … Read more
Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical phenomena caused by either rapid or slow onset events that can harm humans or the environment; these events can be geophysical, hydrological, climatological, meteorological, or biological. Classification of Natural Hazards Geophysical hazards: These are hazards driven by geological (i.e. Earth) processes, in particular, plate tectonics. Examples include earthquakes, landslides, … Read more
Confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, sewers, and underground vaults, pose serious hazards for workers. Because of limited access and restricted airflow, confined spaces can expose entrants to toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, or entrapment risks. One essential tool that improves both safety and efficiency in these environments is the confined space entry hoist. This article … Read more
A fall arrest system is a safety system designed to stop a person who is already in free fall and prevent them from striking a lower level. It consists of several components working together—such as an anchorage point, connector (like a lanyard or lifeline), a full-body harness, deceleration device (shock absorbers or self-retracting lifelines), and … Read more
A traffic light is a signaling device at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control the flow of traffic and enhance safety by communicating via three primary colours: Red, Yellow (Amber), and Green. The meaning of these colours is: Red: Stop. Vehicles must come to a complete halt before a stop line or … Read more
According to the WHO, Environmental health is defined as those aspects of human health and disease that are determined by factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing and controlling environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It can be said to be the field of science that studies … Read more