The growing consciousness of the importance of occupational health and safety has markedly altered the 21st-century workplace. Present-day companies are grasping the significance of esteeming and prioritizing their workers’ health and safety. There are birthing companies that are willing to commit to the health and safety of their employees and the general public. However, expressing … 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
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
To calculate the Safe Working Load (SWL) of a scaffold, you must sum up the dead load (weight of the scaffold structure itself plus components), plus a multiple of the live load (workers, tools, materials), then apply a safety factor of at least 4× according to OSHA standards. In formula form: SWL = Dead Load … 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 some HSE professionals also need an answer to this question. Difference Between An HSE Officer And an HSE Manager? Who is an HSE Manager? From the perspective of management, in summary, an HSE manager … Read more
We have different views on this, but in the article Exercise vs Physical Activity, we will get cleared. Exercise and Physical Activity are terms that describe different concepts. However, they are often confused with one another, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Exercise vs Physical Activity Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement … Read more
Noise monitoring is the act of checking noise levels to ensure that the levels are within the set guidelines and that workers are protected from the risk of hearing damage at their place of work. Excessive noise can result in long-term negative health effects such as hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disturbances, a rise in blood … Read more
A DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Assessment is a workplace evaluation that checks how safely and comfortably employees use computers, laptops, or other screen-based devices. It identifies risks like poor posture, eye strain, or repetitive strain injuries, and recommends adjustments to improve health, safety, and productivity. This assessment looks at how a screen is used and … Read more