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In the article “Risk Assessment Example “, we will see typical risk assessment for different working areas as designed by The Health and Safety Executives. Risk assessment is a risk management process that involves identifying potential hazards and analyzing what could happen if the hazard results in an accident. Risk assessment is also defined as … Read more
Most of us only have shallow knowledge about injury; in this blog post, we will give in-depth information surrounding the topic – What is Injury? In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, … Read more
Violence in the Workplace or occupational violence refers to violence, usually in the form of physical abuse or threat, that creates a risk to the health and safety of an employee or multiple employees. What is Violence in the Workplace According to OSHA; Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the … Read more
TRIR Calculation gives insight into your company’s past safety performance, it is a must-know for Safety professionals. TRIR means – Total Recordable Incident Rate. It is a lagging indicator used to quantify an organization’s safety performance. It includes all fatalities, lost time injuries, restricted work cases, cases of substitute work due to injury, and medical … Read more
Loss prevention in safety terms covers all actions taken to prevent loss that could arise from an accident. It is the name given to the activities that help provide anticipatory safety measures for the prevention of accidents. Loss prevention includes proactive measures to prevent or abate potential risks. These proactive measures may be in the form of … Read more
NEBOSH command words are instructional, operational, or task words. It explains the approach that should be used in attempting the different questions; it helps understand the depth of the answer required. This is why it is important that before you get into any NEBOSH examination hall, you must understand these command words. Importance of Understanding … Read more
When the scissor lift is not used properly, it can present serious hazards to workers. However, the best and most reliable option to prevent accidents when using the equipment is to follow the scissor lift safety tips. What is a Scissor Lift Scissor lifts are simply aerial platforms with a lifting mechanism attached to them. … Read more
The manual handling poster contains important tips on safe manual handling procedures. Manual Handling Poster Manual handling is an integral part of our day-to-day activities on our job sites. From my previous article, “How to avoid manual handling injuries in the workplace“. I highlighted what manual handling is all about, and the safe manual handling … Read more
MEWP rescue plan represents the Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) rescue plan. Most equipment is built with in-built safety measures to ensure the safety in the use of the equipment as much as possible. However, things still go wrong. Since no system operation can boast of 100% safety, there must be an emergency measure put … Read more
Physical activities are an essential part of an active lifestyle for students. Schools play a vital role in helping students participate in these physical activities. That’s why every school should have a lot on its plate to help students learn and develop academically and socially. Physical activities help the students get rid of the grid. … Read more