Lighting ergonomics, also known as light ergonomics or visual ergonomics, examines the relationship between light sources and human well-being, productivity, vision, and health. Grounded in the broader field of workplace ergonomics, focused on adapting environments to human physical, cognitive, and sensory needs, lighting ergonomics zeroes in on how we perceive and interact with light. Core … Read more
A defensive driving course covers key techniques for driving safely by anticipating hazards, understanding road rules, managing emotions and distractions, and employing strategies to avoid collisions. It typically includes insights into safe following distances, proper scanning techniques, adverse weather driving, alcohol and drug effects on driving ability, distracted driving prevention, and legal consequences of unsafe … Read more
How much should a baby weigh to face forward in a car seat? This is very important to parents for two major reasons – To keep their children safe in transit: This is because death in motor vehicle crashes is still the leading cause of death for children ages 4 and older. For the joy … Read more
The difference between HSE EHS and SHE is largely a matter of terminology—HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Environment, EHS stands for Environment, Health, and Safety, and SHE stands for Safety, Health, and Environment—but they all refer to the integrated management of workplace health, safety, and environmental responsibilities. The order of words reflects emphasis or … Read more
An incident is an event that could lead to the loss of, or disruption to, an organization’s operations, services, or functions. If not managed, an incident can escalate into an emergency, crisis, or disaster. Incident management is therefore the process of limiting the potential disruption caused by such an event, followed by a return to … Read more
In this article, we will be considering the risk assessment process, but before then, let’s answer this pertinent question: What Is Risk Assessment? What Is Risk Assessment Risk assessment is a risk management process that involves identifying potential hazards and analyzing what could happen if the hazard results in an accident. Risk assessment is also … Read more
Qualitative risk analysis methods are structured approaches project managers and safety professionals use to assess risks in non-numerical terms—focusing on likelihood and impact, rather than detailed probability values. The eight most important qualitative methods are: Risk Probability and Impact Matrix, Risk Categorization, Expert Judgment, Risk Data Quality Assessment, Interviews and Brainstorming, Delphi Technique, SWOT Analysis, … Read more
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) could be said to be a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to guide workers on how routine operations should be carried out. It helps to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with organizations’ best practices. Let us narrow down … Read more
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), now commonly referred to as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), is a structured document designed to convey essential safety and hazard information about chemical substances and mixtures. Historically, MSDS served as a primary source of hazard communication; since 2012, thematically realigned under the UN‑led Globally Harmonized System of Classification … Read more
Prescription Safety Glasses are glasses that have been made specifically to match the wearer’s defects of vision. They are worn in place of an individual’s regular glasses at times when vision safety is a concern. The prescription lenses are made to the specifications of the individual’s needs as determined by their eye care professional. There … Read more