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
Violation is failure or refusal to comply with a rule or formal agreement. Safety violation according to the Health & Safety Executive is a deliberate deviation from rules, procedures, and instructions designed for the safety and efficiency of a system. Safety Violation It can also be said to be a violation of a particular workplace … Read more
Aside from being a Certified Laser Safety Officer, you can also be a Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO). See requirements for both CLSO and CMLSO as highlighted by BLS. Certified Laser Safety Officer – Career Path CLSO Requirements For an individual to qualify to take the CLSO examination, the following requirements must be met: … Read more