The Hazard Communication Standard is also known as Haz-Com or the Right-to-Know Law. The purpose of “The Hazard Communication Standard“, “Haz-Com,” or “Right-to-Know Law” is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The transmittal of information … Read more
We have been hearing “Immediate Cause of an Accident“, but only a few people can define what it is in clear terms. To be able to carry out an effective accident investigation, you must understand the concept of the immediate cause of the accident. At the end of this article, you will no longer be … Read more
A sluice room is a room found in hospitals and extended-care facilities, such as nursing homes, and is used to isolate human waste. It is also called – A solid utility room. It is also where used disposables, such as incontinence pads and bedpans, are dealt with, and medical and surgical instruments are sterilized and … Read more
When we talk about the risk factors of occupational hazards, we are talking about the variables associated with an increased risk of disease or injury that could be posed to the workers by these occupational hazards. A brief recap of what an occupational hazard is; What are Occupational hazards From our previous article, an occupational … Read more
As a scientist or an analytical professional, there will be a time you need to make some S.I conversions, one of which is from ppm To mg/l. It is worthy of note that the concentrations of chemicals in water are typically measured in units of the mass of chemical (milligrams, mg or micrograms, ug) per … Read more
HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control points) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety. It is used to prevent food contamination from biological, chemical, and physical hazards in production processes. This contamination can cause the finished product to be unsafe. It also helps design measurements to reduce these risks to a safe level. The HACCP … Read more
Chemical hazards are those sets of chemicals that have the potential to cause damage to humans or the environment when released into the environment. In this article we will see some very dangerous examples of chemical hazards; we term them dangerous because of their negative impact in it could have in your body and the … Read more
Are you asking Why Is It Important To Engage Communities In Preparedness Efforts? There are many reasons why engaging communities in preparedness efforts is important, one of them is that it keeps community members aware of the potential emergency that could arise in their environment. This will keep them on their toe, and knowing their … Read more
What Does A Sanitizer Test Kit Measure? The sanitizer test kit measures the correctness of your sanitizer agent’s pH, strength, and temperature to ensure equipment is sanitized effectively. It is important to sanitize your restaurant’s dishes in addition to washing them. The U.S. Food Code defines sanitization as any heating or chemically induced method used … Read more
Workplaces today are more complex than ever. Whether it’s a construction site, manufacturing floor, laboratory, or warehouse, one miscalculation can result in injury, legal consequences, or even loss of life. The burning question, “What is risk analysis in HSE and how can organizations carry it out effectively?” has never been more relevant. The answer lies … Read more