ISPON membership is very important for all health and safety professionals practicing in Nigeria or aspiring to practice in Nigeria. ISPON means – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria ISPON is no doubt one of the most recognized health and safety professional bodies in Nigeria. The organization has established itself as a front-liner in the … Read more
There is no legal requirement for a hard hat expiry date, as it varies based on the condition of each work site. As a general guideline, most hard hat manufacturers recommend replacing hard hats every five years, regardless of outside appearance. If you work under extreme conditions, such as exposure to high temperatures, chemicals, or … Read more
An information sign is a sign that is used to inform people of the purpose of an object, give them instructions on the use of something, etc. An example is a traffic sign, such as a stop sign. Information signs are important as communication tools; they help to indicate various hazards that are present in … Read more
Is PPE (Personal protective equipment) important to you in your workplace? It’s a very important question, and the answer should not just be about word of mouth; your actions will determine if it truly is. I once spoke to a carpenter working with a table saw without a nose mask. When I asked why he … Read more
Shoring is one of the excavation safety procedures used to protect the edges of an excavation to prevent cave-in or collapse of the excavation. Generally, shoring could be used to provide lateral support: To walls undergoing repair or reinforcement. During excavations. To prevent walls from bulging out. When an adjacent structure is to be pulled down. When openings in a wall are made or enlarged. Some … Read more
A lot of people ask this question, “Why People Fail NEBOSH Exams“? A colleague attempted NEBOSH IGC exams and was referred in IGC 2 twice (That was when IGC 2 was workplace hazard). There was a day he called me and asked; What was happening? “I answered all questions, I even had enough time to … Read more
PUWER Meaning refers to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. This is a set of regulations in the United Kingdom aimed at ensuring the safety of work equipment. Enacted in 1998, PUWER applies to all employers and self-employed individuals providing work equipment for use at work. The regulations mandate that work equipment is suitable … Read more
Environmental hygiene covers all the practical prevention and control measures used to improve the basic environmental conditions affecting human health. Some of these environmental conditions include: Clean water supply Human and animal waste disposal Protection of food from contamination Provision of healthy housing, which is concerned with the quality of the human environment. What is … Read more
The metatarsal guard, also known as Met Guard or Meta Guard, is a protective device used to protect the metatarsals. Before we continue, let us understand the part of the body we call the metatarsal. The metatarsal bones are the five (5) long, thin bones of the midfoot that connect the toes to the ankle … Read more
In this article, we will be talking about the BMI range. Before we get there, let us have a brief overview of what BMI is. BMI, which is an acronym for Body Mass Index, is a standard used to figure out a healthy weight for your height; it is said to be your weight-to-height ratio. … Read more