Reasons for unsafe acts are something most Health and Safety professionals fail to follow up on in depth. It has been certain that over 90% of accidents in the workplace are caused directly or indirectly. It has also been established that accidents are caused mostly either by unsafe acts or unsafe conditions. Though we always … Read more
Ergonomic principles are the cornerstone of creating safer and more efficient workplaces, directly impacting employee health and productivity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounted for nearly 30% of all workplace injuries in 2022, leading to over 320,000 reported cases and costing businesses billions annually (BLS, 2023). The science of … Read more
Safety procedures (Safe work procedures) are specific steps that guide workers through a task in a chronological order from start to finish. Safety procedures are designed to reduce work risk by minimizing potential exposure. Safety procedures are usually developed by a team of professionals including management staff and workers. The basis for developing safe work procedure … Read more
Crane safety is the term used to describe a collection of procedures that an organization uses to make sure that the risks and dangers connected to using a crane are minimized. It is applicable to everyone and anyone operating a crane or working around it. According to Wikipedia, “A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped … Read more
Aspiration hazard is any substance that has the potential to enter the trachea and lower respiratory system through the oral or nasal cavity during inspiration (breathing-in) causing asphyxiation, injury, or negative health effects. There are different categories of aspiration hazards, ranked according to their level of toxicity and range in severity from mildly dangerous to … Read more
This article aims to educate us on how to calculate the total fall distance. What is Total Fall Distance of a Lanyard (TFD) The total fall distance of a personal arrest system (Like your body harness) is the sum of free fall distance and deceleration distance. According to the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), personal fall arrest … Read more
In this article “OKR VS KPI” we will be talking about these two (2) important variables – OKR & KPI. We will see the similarities and differenced between them. Lets us explain the two variables: What Is An OKR? OKR is an acronym which stand for “Objectives and Key Results.” It is a collaborative goal-setting methodology … Read more
Heat stress occurs when the body’s heat regulating mechanism starts failing, making it difficult for the body to regulate an maintain a safe body temperature. The body reacts to heat by increasing the blood flow to the skin’s surface, and by sweating. In Heat stress condition, this heat regulation process is overstretched making it difficult … Read more
Environmental hazards are substances, states, or events that have the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment / or adversely affect the health of people living in the environment. Environmental hazards include natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. Environmental hazards are also said to be any single or combination of toxic chemical, biological, or … Read more
The food industry seems safe at first glance; however, some of the foods that we consume daily are more hazardous than others, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several warnings concerning the presence of chemical hazards in our food supply over the past few years. These dangers may be lurking in your kitchen … Read more