Ladder is one of the most used materials on the job site. It is used mainly when it is not possible to do a particular job from the ground. Though a ladder can be very important on the job site, it can be risky if not used right. Here is why Ladder Safety is important. … Read more
Asphalt fumes are fumes generated from the heat-dried mixture of bitumen, aggregate, and sand. Most times, we use both asphalt and bitumen interchangeably; which is wrong. Bitumen is actually a liquid binder that holds the asphalt together, while asphalt is a composition of aggregate, sand, and bitumen exposed to heating and drying in a plant … Read more
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when someone is exposed excessively to carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, mostly referred to as a Silent Killer. Exposure to Carbon monoxide is one of the major occupational hazards. Workers are exposed to Carbon monoxide from exhaust discharged from gasoline fuel. The major route of carbon monoxide poisoning … Read more
You may have a different view, but let us consider this together. Acrylic paint is widely considered to be a safe paint as it is made using water-based solvents. This is why there is no particular nasty smell associated with acrylic paints. It is a water-based, non-toxic, and quick-drying paint that can be used for … Read more
Root cause analysis abbreviated as (RCA) is the process of discovering the root causes of problems to identify appropriate solutions for the problem. Root cause analysis makes use of principles, techniques, and methodologies to identify the root causes of an event or trend and show where processes or systems failed. When Do We Need Root … Read more
Rebar Safety Caps protect from protruding rebar. Protruding rebars are a major hazard in construction sites that needs to be controlled. Injury caused by these rebars could range from minor scratches to severe punctures. Rebar Safety Caps are specifically designed for use in the construction industry and fit over the ends of protruding bars reducing … Read more
Knowing how to calculate the SWL of the scaffold you intend to work on is very important as it will prevent you from overloading the scaffold. Before we get down to how to calculate the SWL of a scaffold, let’s define what SWL (Safe working load) is: SWL is the maximum safe force that a … Read more
HAZID Represents – Hazard Identification. It is a risk assessment and management tool used to identify inherent hazards/risks in a process or system. By identifying these hazards/risks early, guided actions can be taken to eliminate the hazard or control the effect of exposure. It is a means of identifying and describing hazards and threats at … Read more
The question – Who is responsible for workplace health and safety is a simple, but complex question. According to the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) – Everyone is Responsible for workplace health and safety, but it is not that simple. If we say everyone is responsible for workplace health and safety, does it mean that everyone acts when there … Read more
This question had been in my mind for a very long time before I decided to ask fellow professionals; I know there are some HSE professionals who also need an answer to this question. Difference Between An HSE Officer And an HSE Manager? Who is an HSE Manager? From the understanding of management, in summary, … Read more