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
Here’s the specific answer you’re looking for, right up front: the hierarchy of risk control (also called the hierarchy of controls) is a five-level framework used worldwide to reduce workplace hazards in this exact order of preference — Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Higher levels (Elimination/Substitution) are inherently more … Read more
Handrails on stairs keep you safe by giving your hands a reliable, continuous surface to grasp so you can steady your balance, arrest a slip, and control your movement—especially at transitions—while also guiding traffic and reducing fall severity. That’s why safety regulators require them at prescribed heights with enough clearance for your fingers and a … Read more
In plain terms, a Permit To Work System is a formal, documented way to authorize, control, and coordinate high-risk work—such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, or breaking containment—by verifying hazards, isolations, and safeguards before work starts, while it’s underway, and when it’s closed out. In practice, a PTW ties together risk assessment, … Read more