What Is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

What Is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

PPE (Personal protective equipment) is an equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE). It is considered as the last line of defense; when all…

6 Major Types Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Purposes
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6 Major Types Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Purposes

Fire extinguishers are active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. There are several types of fire extinguishers, this is what will be considered in this article “Types Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Purposes“. Fire extinguishers work by removing a component of the fire triangle, which is covered…

Safety Protocols for Employees Returning to Work After Addiction Recovery

Safety Protocols for Employees Returning to Work After Addiction Recovery

Welcome back! Returning to work after addiction recovery is a period full of optimism and apprehension, but most importantly, it’s a chance for renewal and reintegration into a professional community. Here, we’re not just talking about getting back to the daily grind but about re-establishing a sense of normalcy and purpose within a supportive framework….

Health and Safety in Schools: How to Develop, Implement and Maintain

Health and Safety in Schools: How to Develop, Implement and Maintain

When we say that Safety is everyone’s business, we fail to also mention that Safety is every place business too. Do not get confused; what I am saying in essence is that inasmuch as safety should be considered by everyone, it should also be considered everywhere. Schools forms another significant location where Health and Safety…

Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST): Career Path
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Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST): Career Path

A Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) is someone who possesses relevant qualifications and also meet the laid down standards in practicing and implementing Health and Safety. This certification demonstrates competency concerning the Global Harmonized System (GHS) and health and safety principles. The certification cover engineering and administrative controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment…

Public Safety and Health: Major Areas and Career Path
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Public Safety and Health: Major Areas and Career Path

In today’s complex world, the concept of public safety and health has never been more critical. This article moves into the multifaceted aspects public safety which includes safeguarding people, enhancing communities’ well-being and security, covering historical contexts, current challenges, and future directions. Before we move on, let us have a very simple definition of public…

11 Most Common Workplace Safety Mistakes to Look Out For

11 Most Common Workplace Safety Mistakes to Look Out For

Over the years, Health and Safety have grown considerably with benefits such as increase in safety awareness amongst employers and employees, improved safety culture, enhance workplace safety, etc. With all these strides, some ill act do creep in here and there; this is what we refer to as mistakes, in this case, Safety Mistakes. In…