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
Point of operation safeguarding requirements are requirements necessary to ensure the safety of workers and employees while using power tools. Safeguards such as ROPS and FOPS are designed to prevent amputations or other injuries from moving machinery often occur if the tools are improperly used or misused. Here’s what you need to know about point-of-operation … Read more
If you are unfamiliar with the term confined space, you are not alone. Confined spaces often go by different names, depending on the industry and location, such as storage tanks, dumpsters, silos, floor pits, and more. Non-permit confined spaces are areas that fall under the requirements of the OSHA Standard Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) … Read more
Here are 7 common examples of biological hazards in food that are not well known to the general public but can potentially cause serious illness or even death. Fortunately, these hazards can be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques. These include consuming meat from animals that have not been treated with hormones … Read more
In this article, we will be talking about “Examples of Health and Safety Practices In The Workplace”. What are some health and safety practices that can be used in the workplace? Well, there are thousands of them to list, but we have narrowed it down to ten of the best health and safety practices you … Read more
Try these 7 Control Measures For Noise Pollution In The Workplace and improve employee health and happiness. The Causes of Noise Pollution in the Workplace, whether it is from an office, manufacturing plant, or construction site, can cause employees to develop high blood pressure and stress levels. Although studies have shown that noise pollution can cause … Read more
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set certain standards for various industries to ensure that workers can operate machinery safely. These standards are called machine safety category ratings, and they are designed to help protect workers from injury and death. Most machinery falls into four Machine Safety Category Ratings- Here … Read more