A defensive driving course covers key techniques for driving safely by anticipating hazards, understanding road rules, managing emotions and distractions, and employing strategies to avoid collisions. It typically includes insights into safe following distances, proper scanning techniques, adverse weather driving, alcohol and drug effects on driving ability, distracted driving prevention, and legal consequences of unsafe … Read more
How much should a baby weigh to face forward in a car seat? This is very important to parents for two major 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
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
The difference between HSE EHS and SHE is largely a matter of terminology—HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Environment, EHS stands for Environment, Health, and Safety, and SHE stands for Safety, Health, and Environment—but they all refer to the integrated management of workplace health, safety, and environmental responsibilities. The order of words reflects emphasis or … Read more
Electrical injuries a physical damage that occurs when a person comes into contact with an electric current. This type of injury can affect the skin, muscles, nerves, and internal organs, depending on the voltage, duration of exposure, and the path the current takes through the body. Electrical injuries can range from minor burns to life-threatening … Read more
Accident is one thing that everyone tries to prevent either consciously or unconsciously as it comes with lots of negative impacts (Direct and indirect costs of workplace accidents) both in the short term and long term. At the end of this article, you will understand the “Direct and indirect costs of workplace accidents“. When workplace injuries … Read more
Every day, millions of people commute, work, and live near roads and construction zones, often unaware of the invisible dangers lurking around heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and flying or falling objects. One of the most dangerous yet commonly misunderstood threats in these environments is known as a “struck-by hazard.” So, what is a struck-by hazard? … Read more
This article on GHS Label aims to give an overview/basic background to help you understand how the system works. At the end of this overview, you will be provided with the GHS guide by OSHA (PDF) which will contain in detail, everything you need to be able to implement the GHS system. NOTE: You may not … Read more
An incident is an event that could lead to the loss of, or disruption to, an organization’s operations, services, or functions. If not managed, an incident can escalate into an emergency, crisis, or disaster. Incident management is therefore the process of limiting the potential disruption caused by such an event, followed by a return to … Read more
In this article, we will be considering the risk assessment process, but before then, let’s answer this pertinent question: What Is Risk Assessment? What Is Risk Assessment Risk assessment is a risk management process that involves identifying potential hazards and analyzing what could happen if the hazard results in an accident. Risk assessment is also … Read more