See Something, Say Something Workplace Safety is simply a motto adopted in the workplace to promote safety awareness. As it is generally said, “Safety is everyone’s responsibility“, and part of the responsibility of an employee is to “Say Something“. Now the question is – What do you say? As a very quick recap, one of … Read more
Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious issue that can have profound implications for both employees and employers. Defined as the misuse or overuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances, it can manifest in various ways that impact an individual’s professional life. Recognizing the signs of substance abuse in the workplace is crucial … Read more
Safety stand down is a voluntary event where the employer talks directly to the employee about Hazards, risks, and Safety generally. The aim is to foster a good safety culture in the organization and prevent accidents. Safety stand down is used to describe a variety of activities where normal work is paused and the entire … Read more
A leave of absence allows employees to take an extended period off from work. During this period, the employee may or may not continue to receive paychecks and employee benefits, depending on the employer’s policies and the federal and state laws. What is Leave of Absence It is sometimes represented with the acronym LOA. A … Read more
When emergencies strike—whether it’s a fire, explosion, gas leak, or any other unforeseen hazard—seconds count. Amidst the chaos, confusion, and potential panic, one area becomes the focal point of safety, accountability, and coordination: the muster area. Yet, despite its critical role in emergency response planning, many organizations neglect to adequately assess, design, and enforce safety … Read more
A laboratory is a place, room, or building equipped for scientific experiments, used for research, teaching, or the manufacture of drugs, chemicals, etc. All these activities combined with the materials and equipment used in the lab pose so much risk, from minor spillage to explosion. This is why the regulatory bodies have developed Lab Safety … Read more
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), being a regulatory body for Occupational Health and Safety in the United States, has been saddled with the duty of keeping workers safe in their place of diverse occupations. They try to achieve these by drawing out guidelines for all to follow and also carrying out inspections in the … Read more
Lab safety rules for middle school is all about prevention and control of laboratory hazards. Middle school represents a school for children from about 9 to 13 years old (in the UK); (in the US and Canada) a junior high school. High voltages, high and low pressures and temperatures, corrosives and toxic chemicals and chemical … Read more
When you think about why E-Safety is important in Schools, consider why countries like England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland set out laws, guidance, and safeguarding responsibilities of schools about E-Safety. When we talk about E-Safety, it’s just about being safe on the internet, but in the context of this article, is about school pupils … Read more
Teaching road safety to preschoolers can be a challenging task, but it is worth it. Teaching children about road safety from a young age is critical, but what exactly is involved in road safety? The methods and precautions you use to teach your children and students to behave safely around roads and avoid being killed … Read more