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A firefighter is a highly trained and dedicated professional responsible for responding to fires and various emergencies to protect life, property, and the environment. Their primary duties involve extinguishing fires, rescuing people and animals, and providing medical assistance. Their roles include: Fire Suppression: Firefighters are trained to use various firefighting equipment, such as hoses, water … Read more
Looking at the sport of soccer, it’s hard to believe there are only 10 rules you need to follow in order to play the game safely. The rules are way above 10, but the scope for this article only covers “10 Safety Rules for Soccer”. However, safety does need to be at the forefront of … Read more
The 23rd World Safety and Health at Work Congress held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour has wrapped up after bringing together over 3,000 attendees from 127 countries. Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis officially opened World Congress on Monday, saying the event offered a “rare opportunity” for delegates from … Read more
Ban on Replacement Workers Could Improve Health and Safety – The federal government introduced bill C-58 in early November. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of replacement workers by employers in contract disputes. The bill has a wide-reaching impact on labour relations and in particular on worker health and safety in federally regulated sectors. … Read more
More people were becoming ill with malaria in 2022 than ever before, according to a report released by the WHO. The World Health Organization estimates that there were 249 million malaria cases worldwide in 2022, an increase of 16 million cases from the year before. The global malaria response has been affected by a number … Read more
Nearly 3 Million People Die of Work-Related Accidents – Nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, an increase of more than 5 per cent compared to 2015, according to new ILO estimates. The toll underscores the persistent challenges in safeguarding the health and safety of workers, globally. Most of … Read more
Federal Safety Guidelines to Protect Workers from Falls – To make sure the holiday season is truly joyful, the U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and workers not to overlook workplace safety and health. For a sad reminder of how an on-the-job tragedy can leave families, friends and co-workers grief-stricken, look no further than Akron, … Read more
Astutis‘ Technical Director investigates the risks of the rail industry and recommends the NEBOSH General Certificate as a perfect antidote for safety. The rail industry has always been an integral part of the transportation network, providing an efficient and reliable means of moving people and goods across vast distances. However, with the benefits of rail … Read more
Occupational factors that affect health and safety in the workplace are mainly job related factors. It covers job design, job plan, job schedule, job procedure, welfare structure, management structure, etc. In this article, we will discuss some important occupational factors that affect health and safety in the workplace. Before we move ahead, let us have … Read more
As a little overview, the safety pyramid was created by H. W. Heinrich, about 88years ago. The Safety Pyramid compares the frequency of different types of incidents, ranging in severity from generally unsafe behaviors and hazards, to incidents that end in serious injuries or fatalities. It offers a ratio formula that encouraged safety professionals to … Read more