General Safety Tips

ISO 45001 + ISO 14001: How to Integrate Environmental and Safety Systems

January 22, 2026 by Ubong Edet

What Is ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Integration? Integrating ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 involves aligning an organization’s occupational health & safety management system (OHSMS) with its environmental management system (EMS) to create a cohesive, efficient framework. ISO 45001 focuses on employee safety, risk reduction, and workplace well-being, while ISO 14001 emphasizes environmental compliance, resource … Read more

Workplace Safety Legal Compliance: A Guide for US HSE Managers

January 21, 2026 by Ubong Edet

What Is Workplace Safety Legal Compliance? Workplace safety and legal compliance refer to an organization’s adherence to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards designed to protect employees’ health, safety, and well-being. For HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) managers in the United States, this includes compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) … Read more

Safety Management in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments: A Research-Based Case Study

January 20, 2026 by Ubong Edet

What Is Safety Management in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments? Safety management in remote or hybrid work environments refers to the systematic identification, assessment, control, and continuous improvement of physical, psychological, digital, and organizational risks affecting employees who work partially or fully outside traditional office locations. It extends conventional occupational health and safety principles to … Read more

3 Pillars of a World-Class Safety Management System

January 12, 2026 by Ubong Edet

HESMS and Applicable Governmental Regulations

A world-class Safety Management System (SMS) is not built on paperwork alone, nor is it sustained by slogans like “Safety First.” Organizations that consistently achieve low incident rates, strong safety cultures, and regulatory compliance understand one core truth: effective safety management rests on a few critical pillars, not endless procedures. Across industries—construction, oil and gas, … Read more

Hierarchy of HSE Documents

January 20, 2026January 12, 2026 by Ubong Edet

In the realm of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management, documentation forms the backbone of compliance, performance, and continual improvement. Whether in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or service industries, HSE documentation guides behavior, processes, and risk control measures. However, not all HSE documents are created equal — they follow a structured hierarchy that defines … Read more

Safety Culture Maturity Models: A Practical Application

January 12, 2026 by Ubong Edet

Understanding and improving safety culture is a strategic priority for organisations across industries. Safety culture maturity models provide structured frameworks to assess an organisation’s current safety culture and guide its evolution toward higher-performing and more resilient safety practices. These models enable organisations to diagnose current strengths and weaknesses, establish benchmarks for progress, and implement targeted … Read more

NEBOSH General Certificate Update 2026: What’s Changing, What’s Staying, and What It Means for You

January 8, 2026 by Ubong Edet

If you’re thinking about taking the NEBOSH General Certificate (either National or International), here’s a helpful breakdown of what’s changing and what it means for you. NEBOSH regularly reviews its courses to make sure they stay up-to-date and useful for people working in health and safety. In early 2026, the NEBOSH National and International General … Read more

Offshore Oil Platforms: Managing High-Risk Operations Safely – Practical Safety Strategies That Actually Work

January 7, 2026 by Ubong Edet

Why Offshore Oil Platform Safety Is a Different Game Entirely Offshore oil platforms are not just workplaces; they are self-contained industrial ecosystems operating in some of the most hostile environments on Earth. Unlike onshore facilities, offshore platforms sit miles away from emergency services, exposed to unpredictable weather, corrosive marine conditions, and complex process hazards involving … Read more

Why the Work Permit Flow Chart Is Critical for High-Risk Work Safety | PTW System

January 7, 2026 by Ubong Edet

Introduction: Why Researchers Are Paying Closer Attention to PTW Systems In high-risk work environments—construction sites, oil and gas facilities, manufacturing plants, power stations, confined spaces, and maintenance shutdowns—accidents rarely happen because workers “didn’t know better.” From a researcher’s perspective, incident investigations consistently reveal something deeper and more uncomfortable: the breakdown of control systems that were … Read more

PPE Fit Testing and Practical Usage: A Complete Practical Guide for Workplace Safety

December 30, 2025 by Ubong Edet

What is PPE Fit Testing? PPE fit testing is a formal evaluation conducted to ensure that protective equipment — especially respirators and safety harnesses — fits an individual worker properly, comfortably, and functionally. The goal is to: ✔ Create a tight seal where required✔ Prevent exposure to workplace hazards✔ Reduce equipment failure and injuries✔ Ensure … Read more