Dynamic risk assessment is an active observation, assessment, and analysis of an active work environment while work is ongoing, to identify and manage risk. A dynamic risk assessment builds on the work of existing risk assessments, though are conducted in the field, most likely by the worker carrying out a job. This risk assessment follows … Read more
Housekeeping entails general care, cleanliness, orderliness, and maintenance. It is a crucial aspect of workplace safety as good housecleaning helps prevent accidents and also reduces the severity/consequences of accidents. Talking about the effects of poor housekeeping entails uncleanliness, un-orderliness, and poor maintenance. OSHA regulations require that each working surface be cleared of debris, including solid and … Read more
The hierarchy of control is a system used in industry to eliminate or reduce exposure to risk in the workplace as hazard/Risk control is important in protecting workers in the workplace. The idea of the hierarchy of control is that risk control should start from the top of the hierarchy. In most cases, a combination … Read more
The word “Safety Share” is used to qualify the act of sharing safety information to enhance safety awareness and prevent accidents. Safety Share could be done in a formal meeting, it could be like 1-minute or 5-minute safety topics. It can be done in a forum, group, or in the form of advocacy where safety … Read more
An ergonomic hazard is a typical risk factor within the environment that has the potential to hurt the musculoskeletal system. According to Wikipedia, Ergonomic hazards are physical conditions that may pose a risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system due to poor ergonomics. These hazards include awkward or static postures, high forces, repetitive motion, or … Read more
The question “What are the qualifications required for a safety officer” is very important for young and prospective Health and Safety professionals to ask. I want to become a Safety Officer, what qualifications do I need? Health and Safety Officer Qualification is not fixed, the same way the duties are not fixed; all are organization-dependent. … Read more
The question “How long does it take for a DOL OSHA 10/30-Hour card to expire“ is an important question that is always asked by persons who are interested or involved in the OSHA 10/30-Hour training. Before I continue, I want to state that the OSHA 10/30-Hour training is categorized into two: Workers training package Trainers training … Read more
Do you know the major players in the health and safety profession? If not, in the next few minutes I will educate you on the major health and safety organizations you could join. These health and safety organizations are the major players and also the decision-makers in the health and safety profession. It is important … Read more
The STOP program in HSE is a behavioral-based safety program designed to prevent injuries and occupational illnesses in the workplace. “STOP” in the STOP program means – Safety Training Observation Programme. This program involves training, observation, corrections, and STOP work authority. This program is solely based on observation since other actions to be taken will be … Read more
Using a safe working platform is a requirement when working at height. Since work at height comes with high risk, a safe working platform should be considered to carry out all height jobs safely. A working platform according to the “Work at Height Regulations 2005“, is defined as any surface from which work can be carried … Read more