ISPON membership is very important for all health and safety professionals practicing in Nigeria or aspiring to practice in Nigeria. ISPON means – Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria ISPON is no doubt one of the most recognized health and safety professional bodies in Nigeria. The organization has established itself as a front-liner in the … Read more
If you are asked to mention some reasons why traffic signs are important am very sure you will be able to give a couple of reasons. This is only possible when you understand what traffic signs are, so someone who doesn’t know what traffic signs are, and hasn’t been using them, cannot understand their importance. … Read more
There is no legal requirement for a hard hat expiry date, as it varies based on the condition of each work site. As a general guideline, most hard hat manufacturers recommend replacing hard hats every five years, regardless of outside appearance. If you work under extreme conditions, such as exposure to high temperatures, chemicals, or … Read more
Ensuring workplace health and safety can be easily achieved with Alison’s free online health and safety courses. Whether it’s workplace safety, food safety, or construction site safety, Alison’s training courses have got you covered. In this article, we will cover “21 Top free Alison health and safety courses online“. These courses are completely free, but … Read more
The ILO estimates that some 2.3 million women and men around the world succumb to work-related accidents or diseases every year; this corresponds to over 6000 deaths every single day. Worldwide, there are around 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses annually. The ILO updates these estimates at intervals, and the … Read more
An information sign is a sign that is used to inform people of the purpose of an object, give them instructions on the use of something, etc. An example is a traffic sign, such as a stop sign. Information signs are important as communication tools; they help to indicate various hazards that are present in … Read more
Your home should be the safest place on earth. Yet, thousands of injuries and accidents occur in the very space we trust to keep us secure. From fire hazards to hidden toxins and overlooked trip dangers, many threats can be avoided with simple precautions. This guide breaks down Home Safety Tips, explained practically and step-by-step, … Read more
Is PPE (Personal protective equipment) important to you in your workplace? It’s a very important question, and the answer should not just be about word of mouth; your actions will determine if it truly is. I once spoke to a carpenter working with a table saw without a nose mask. When I asked why he … Read more
Shoring is one of the excavation safety procedures used to protect the edges of an excavation to prevent cave-in or collapse of the excavation. Generally, shoring could be used to provide lateral support: To walls undergoing repair or reinforcement. During excavations. To prevent walls from bulging out. When an adjacent structure is to be pulled down. When openings in a wall are made or enlarged. Some … Read more
A lot of people ask this question, “Why People Fail NEBOSH Exams“? A colleague attempted NEBOSH IGC exams and was referred in IGC 2 twice (That was when IGC 2 was workplace hazard). There was a day he called me and asked; What was happening? “I answered all questions, I even had enough time to … Read more