GHS Label: What the System Represents

GHS Label

This article on GHS Label aims to give an overview/basic background to help you understand how the system works. At the end of this overview, you will be provided with the GHS guide by OSHA (PDF) which will contain in detail, everything you need to be able to implement the GHS system. NOTE: You may not … Read more

All Fire Extinguisher Regulations You Need to Know

Fire extinguisher regulations

Fire extinguishers are crucial first-response tools for controlling small fires before they escalate into major disasters. As a Fire Safety Consultant, one of my responsibilities is ensuring that organizations comply with fire extinguisher regulations that protect lives, property, and continuity of operations. In this comprehensive guide, we will examine the fire extinguisher regulations in the … Read more

Health and Safety Stairs Regulations

Health and Safety Stairs Regulations

Health and Safety Stairs Regulations encompass legal standards and design guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of falls, slips, and injuries on stairs in workplaces, public buildings, and private premises. These regulations are rooted in legislation such as the UK’s Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and Building Regulations (Part K and Part … Read more

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Health And Safety At Work Regulations 1999

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 is the regulation that places a duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 does it only place duties on employers, it also places a duty … Read more

Employees Responsibilities For Health And Safety At Work Act 1974

Employees Responsibilities For Health And Safety At Work Act 1974

In every workplace, safety is not just the employer’s responsibility; it is a shared duty that includes everyone, especially employees. The Employees’ Responsibilities For Health And Safety At Work Act 1974 outlines clear legal expectations for workers across all industries in the United Kingdom. While employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment, … Read more

8 Main WHMIS Symbols And Their Classes

Who is Responsible for Providing SDS

As a Safety Consultant, I am often asked: Which are the main WHMIS symbols, and what hazard classes do they represent? In this article, I demystify each pictogram, link it to actual hazard classes, illustrate workplace scenarios, and explain how understanding these symbols helps ensure regulatory compliance and worker safety. This guide aligns with the … Read more

What is the Purpose of the Community Safety Education Act?

Purpose of the Community Safety Education Act

The Community Safety Education Act also known as Senate Bill 30, was passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. The legislation added Section 28.012, regarding the instruction on interaction with law enforcement, to the Texas Education Code (TEC). So now, what is the purpose of the Community Safety Education Act? The Community Safety … Read more