General Safety Tips

SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) Risk Control: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide for High-Risk Work Environments

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SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) Risk Control

SIMOPS—short for Simultaneous Operations—is one of those safety topics that quietly sits in the background until something goes wrong. Then, suddenly, everyone wants to know why risks weren’t properly managed. If you work in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, power plants, marine operations, logistics hubs, or shutdown/turnaround projects, SIMOPS is not optional—it’s a daily reality. … Read more

Contractor Safety Performance Monitoring and KPIs

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Contractor Safety Management System

Contractors play a critical role in modern operations—construction projects, oil and gas facilities, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and even hospitals all rely heavily on third-party contractors. However, with contractors comes increased safety risk. Different work cultures, varying safety maturity levels, and limited supervision can easily lead to incidents if safety performance is not actively monitored. … Read more

Contractor Induction and Site Onboarding Procedures

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Contractor Management Tips From the Experts

Contractor induction and site onboarding procedures are not just “paperwork before work starts.” They are one of the strongest control measures an organization can use to prevent accidents, legal trouble, project delays, and costly mistakes. As a Health and Safety Consultant with years of experience working with construction companies, manufacturing plants, oil and gas sites, … Read more

Contractor Pre-Qualification and Safety Vetting: Step-By-Step Approach

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Contractor Pre-Qualification and Safety Vetting

Contractors play a critical role in today’s workplaces—especially in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare infrastructure, and large facility operations. Yet, statistics across many industries show a recurring pattern: a significant percentage of serious workplace incidents involve contractors rather than direct employees. This is not always because contractors are careless. In many cases, the … Read more

Don’t Shout: It Increases Accident Potential — Do This Instead

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Prevent Workplace Violence In Healthcare

Shouting at workers has long been treated as a normal disciplinary tool in high-risk workplaces such as construction sites, factories, warehouses, hospitals, and transport operations. In the United States and the United Kingdom, many supervisors still believe that raising their voice enforces compliance and improves safety performance. In reality, shouting increases accident potential, damages psychological … Read more

Certified Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) Certification: Benefits, Requirements & Career Guide

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Certified Health and Safety Manager

In today’s competitive workplace environment, organizations are increasingly committed to workplace health, safety, and well-being. One of the most respected professional credentials in occupational health and safety is the Certified Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) certification. This credential represents a benchmark of competence for professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and managing safety programs across industries. … Read more

Does De-Escalation Training Really Prevent Workplace Violence?

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Prevent Workplace Violence In Healthcare

Workplace violence isn’t just a headline — it’s a reality in offices, hospitals, retail stores, schools, and countless other settings around the world. From verbal abuse to physical threats, it affects employee well-being, productivity, and organizational culture. So when employers and safety professionals pour time and money into de-escalation training — training designed to help … Read more

Why Employees Don’t Report Workplace Violence (And How Employers Can Fix It)

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VTA's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan is Sparked by California Law

Imagine walking into your workplace every day knowing that someone has made threats, pushed a colleague, or created an atmosphere of fear — and yet no one reports it. Not because it’s not serious… but because people are too afraid, too discouraged, or too confused to speak up. This silence doesn’t just protect perpetrators — … Read more

ALCHEMY Is Hiring! HSE Officer (Oil and Gas – Offshore)

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HSE Jobs

Salary: AED 5,000 + Offshore AllowanceLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesRotation: 42 Days On / 21 Days OffIndustry: Oil & Gas (Offshore & Onshore Support Operations) About ALCHEMY ALCHEMY is a forward-thinking organization delivering high-value operational and safety solutions within the Oil & Gas sector. With a strong footprint across offshore and onshore operations in … Read more

Zero-Tolerance Workplace Violence Policies: Do They Actually Work or Backfire?

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Zero-Tolerance Workplace Violence Policies

Workplace violence is a topic that can be heavy to discuss, but it’s something every organization must confront in today’s world. From small offices to large hospitals and public services, creating a safe environment for employees is essential to productivity, morale, and human dignity. One of the most common approaches organizations take is a zero-tolerance workplace … Read more