Workplace violence covers a spectrum—from verbal aggression and threatening behavior to physical assault, harassment, and even homicide. Contrary to common beliefs, it often starts with subtle warning signs: unresolved conflict, persistent stress, poor communication, or lack of support in the workplace culture. Understanding these root causes is key to preventing more overt and serious incidents. … Read more
OSHA 30 refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 30-hour Outreach Training Program. Designed for supervisors and workers with safety responsibilities, it offers in-depth training on workplace hazards, OSHA regulations, rights, and compliance. Unlike the OSHA 10-hour course aimed at entry-level employees, OSHA 30 provides deeper coverage, making it ideal for those overseeing operations. Who Should Take OSHA 30? … Read more
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 is the regulation that places a duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 does it only place duties on employers, it also places a duty … Read more
Attaining a GRAD-IOSH Membership is a great level of achievement desired by many who want to reach the peak of their career in Occupational Health and Safety. IOSH, meaning Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, is a British and internationally recognized chartered Health and Safety organization for Health and safety professionals. As the world’s biggest … Read more
NEBOSH command words are instructional, operational, or task words. It explains the approach that should be used in attempting the different questions; it helps understand the depth of the answer required. This is why it is important that before you get into any NEBOSH examination hall, you must understand these command words. Importance of Understanding … Read more
If you’re wondering “what are the scissor lift safety tips?”. The most essential practices include ensuring proper fall protection (guardrails or harness if needed), stabilizing the lift on level ground, positioning safely away from overhead hazards or electrical lines, conducting thorough pre-use inspections, providing thorough training, and following both OSHA and manufacturer guidelines at every … Read more
A MEWP rescue plan is a comprehensive, site-specific strategy that details how to safely and efficiently retrieve a person from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) in the event of an emergency—typically, platform failure, occupant medical issue, or entrapment. It outlines roles, equipment, step-by-step procedures, training, communication protocols, and drills so that if a rescue … Read more
If you are looking to achieve CMIOSH status and further your safety career, this article is for you. This article contains a table that compares the two main routes –The NEBOSH National Diploma and the ProQual NVQ Level 6 Diploma. It also outlines the Pros and Cons of each; it’s the ideal safety training guide … Read more
Physical activities are an essential part of an active lifestyle for students. Schools play a vital role in helping students participate in these physical activities. That’s why every school should have a lot on its plate to help students learn and develop academically and socially. Physical activities help students overcome the grid. Sometimes, the school … Read more
In this article, we will be discussing “What Are The Deadliest Excavation Hazards You Need To Know?”. At the end of this article, you will understand these hazards and how best to manage/control them. What Are The Deadliest Excavation Hazards Excavation is one of the most dangerous work activities in the world, and it is … Read more