Imagine you’re working in a high-value server room or navigating a cockpit mid-flight—fire breaks out, and you reach for the nearest fire extinguisher. But not just any extinguisher—a Halon fire extinguisher. This specialized piece of equipment is designed for environments where leaving residue or damaging electronics is not an option. In this article, we’ll break … Read more
Confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, sewers, and underground vaults, pose serious hazards for workers. Because of limited access and restricted airflow, confined spaces can expose entrants to toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, or entrapment risks. One essential tool that improves both safety and efficiency in these environments is the confined space entry hoist. This article … Read more
Work accident is a discrete occurrence in the course of work leading to physical or mental occupational injury. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 337 million accidents happen on the job each year, resulting, together with occupational diseases, in more than 2.3 million deaths annually. Types of Work Accident Overexertion: Injuries from overexertion include, sprains … Read more
Using the wrong type of fire extinguishing agent in a confined space can turn a life-saving action into a deadly mistake. When space is limited and ventilation is poor, certain fire suppressants pose serious risks to occupants, even after the fire has been controlled. Understanding what agents to avoid and why is critical to preserving … Read more
As a seasoned Safety Consultant, I always emphasize to my clients that RIDDOR is more than just regulatory jargon—it is the legal framework in the UK designed to improve workplace safety by mandating the reporting of serious incidents, diseases, and “near misses.” Since its inception in 1995 (and updated in 2013), the RIDDOR framework has … Read more
Let’s talk about work-related injury. Someone asked a question – The question goes thus: If a worker gets injured on his way to work, can such be classified as “Work Related Injury”? Before I answer this question, we should understand what work-related injury is. What is Work-Related Injury A work-related injury is said to be … Read more
A fall arrest system is a safety system designed to stop a person who is already in free fall and prevent them from striking a lower level. It consists of several components working together—such as an anchorage point, connector (like a lanyard or lifeline), a full-body harness, deceleration device (shock absorbers or self-retracting lifelines), and … Read more
MIST, or Minimum Industry Safety Training, is an OPITO-approved safety certification designed primarily for the offshore oil and gas industry, especially within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). It equips workers with foundational safety knowledge to identify hazards, manage risks, and uphold safety standards during offshore operations. Originally introduced in 2009 in the North Sea, MIST … Read more
Gas cylinders are indispensable in homes, restaurants, laboratories, construction sites, and industrial facilities, serving as compact sources of high-pressure gases used for cooking, heating, welding, medical support, and more. However, their convenience comes with inherent risks. Whether you’re handling a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder in your kitchen or an oxygen cylinder in a workshop, … Read more
A traffic light is a signaling device at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control the flow of traffic and enhance safety by communicating via three primary colours: Red, Yellow (Amber), and Green. The meaning of these colours is: Red: Stop. Vehicles must come to a complete halt before a stop line or … Read more