The NFPA Diamond Hazard Rating System, formally known as NFPA 704, is a color-coded “fire diamond” that immediately conveys the hazard levels of materials across four quadrants—health (blue), flammability (red), reactivity (yellow), and special hazards (white)—each rated from 0 (no hazard) to 4 (severe hazard). This system is used by emergency responders to quickly assess … Read more
To carry out a safety harness inspection, begin with a pre-use visual and tactile inspection, checking the legibility of tags, integrity of webbing, stitching, and hardware, and immediately remove any harness that shows damage, wear, or has been involved in a fall. Then, perform frequent (daily) inspections before each use and schedule formal periodic inspections … Read more
Safety First means prioritizing safety above all other considerations—before productivity, speed, cost, or convenience—in any activity or environment. It emphasizes that we deliberately plan, act, and assess with the primary goal of preventing harm. In essence, when “Safety First” is more than a slogan, it becomes a mindset: make decisions and take actions that protect … Read more
A simple-to-use risk assessment template is a structured form that helps you identify hazards, evaluate risks in terms of likelihood and severity, and straightforwardly document preventive measures. A basic example might list “Hazard → Who’s at Risk → Likelihood → Severity → Control Measures → Risk Rating.” That answers the question right away — now, … Read more
There is no single universally mandated minimum or maximum temperature that employers must maintain in workplace environments; rather, a minimum of approximately 16 °C (or 13 °C for very strenuous indoor work) is commonly regarded as acceptable in jurisdictions like the UK, and there is no statutory upper limit, though employers must ensure temperatures remain … Read more
TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) is an established occupational safety metric that reflects the frequency of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses, standardized per 100 full-time workers per year. A recordable incident, per OSHA, includes injuries or illnesses leading to death, loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, or medical treatment … Read more
Loss prevention in health and safety means proactively identifying and eliminating or mitigating risks in the workplace to prevent human injury, illness, property damage, and associated costs—before they occur. It’s not just reactionary fixing; it’s a strategic, holistic framework aimed at safeguarding people, assets, and operations. Imagine a worker slips, suffers an injury, the company … Read more
When it comes to workplace health and safety, controlling exposure to hazardous substances is one of the most critical responsibilities of employers. One of the most effective engineering controls for airborne contaminants is Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). LEV systems are designed to capture and remove harmful airborne substances—such as dust, fumes, vapours, and gases—before they … Read more
When it comes to workplace safety, numbers tell a powerful story. They allow businesses to measure risks, monitor progress, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. One of the most widely recognized safety metrics in the United States is the OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (RIR), also known as the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). If you’ve … Read more
Working at height is one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities across multiple industries, from construction and maintenance to warehousing and utilities. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height remain the number one cause of workplace deaths, accounting for around a quarter of all fatal accidents each … Read more