Heat stress occurs when the body’s heat regulating mechanism starts failing, making it difficult for the body to regulate an maintain a safe body temperature. The body reacts to heat by increasing the blood flow to the skin’s surface, and by sweating. In Heat stress condition, this heat regulation process is overstretched making it difficult … Read more
A single spark can destroy everything you’ve worked for, which is why learning these important house fire prevention tips is one of the smartest steps any homeowner can take. Every year, thousands of homes across the world are destroyed due to house fires. In the U.S. alone, fire departments respond to an estimated 346,800 home … Read more
Environmental hazards are substances, states, or events that have the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment / or adversely affect the health of people living in the environment. Environmental hazards include natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. Environmental hazards are also said to be any single or combination of toxic chemical, biological, or … Read more
It is said, “If you think safety is too expensive, try an accident”. This is why we will be considering “Hidden Cost Of Accidents In This Article”. Accident is not part of the puzzle when we say experience is the best teacher. As far as accident is concerned; experience is the worst teacher. The Cost … Read more
Road traffic accidents claim over 1.3 million lives each year according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and many of these are preventable. For anyone seeking to understand road safety, one crucial area of concern is identifying the causes of road traffic accidents. Whether you’re a policymaker, driver, researcher, or road user, grasping these causes is … Read more
The food industry seems safe at first glance; however, some of the foods that we consume daily are more hazardous than others, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several warnings concerning the presence of chemical hazards in our food supply over the past few years. These dangers may be lurking in your kitchen … Read more
An Emergency management plan is a course of action developed to mitigate the damage of potential events that could endanger an organization’s ability to function. Such a plan will include measures that provide for the safety of personnel and, if possible, property and facilities. The purpose of the Emergency management plan is to establish standard … Read more
Lighting ergonomics, also known as light ergonomics or visual ergonomics, examines the relationship between light sources and human well-being, productivity, vision, and health. Grounded in the broader field of workplace ergonomics, focused on adapting environments to human physical, cognitive, and sensory needs, lighting ergonomics zeroes in on how we perceive and interact with light. Core … Read more
Defensive driving course (DDC) is a course scheduled for drivers to train them on defensive driving. Defensive driving simply means – Driving to a safe life, time, and resources. The defensive driving course helps create awareness for drivers on hazards they may encounter on the road, and also educates them on the best action to … Read more
How much should a baby weigh to face forward in a car seat? This is very important to parents for majorly two reasons – To keep their children safe in transit: This is because death in motor vehicle crashes is still the leading cause of death for children ages 4 and older. For the joy … Read more