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Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a branch of public health aimed at improving workplace health and safety standards. It studies injury and illness trends in the worker population and offers suggestions for mitigating the risks and hazards they encounter on the job.Every occupation has health...
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence (LOA) is time off from work that has been authorized by the employer. During this period the employee is not undertaking their job tasks but retains their status as an employee. They may or may not continue to receive paychecks and employee benefits depending on the employer'...
Resource
A resource is something that can be used for making profits or benefits, whether that be a source, supply, or support. Resources are often natural sources of wealth or features to improve quality of life. Resources are essential elements of a business, including land, capital, material, machines,...
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By: Bart Briggs, CSP | Founder / Owner
At what height do falls become deadly?
According to the World Health Organization, falls are the one of the leading cause of traumatic death in the world (second only to traffic accidents), accounting for more than 646,000 fatalities each year.We have a saying in the safety world: "It's not the fall that kills you; it's the...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
What is the difference between HazID and HAZOP?
Both HazID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in the workplace. HAZOP, which stands for hazard and operability study, is used to identify abnormalities in the working environment and pinpoint the root causes of the abnormalities. It deals with comprehensive and complex workplace operations,...
What is the difference between lost time injury and lost time accident?
Lost time injury refers to an injury sustained by an employee at work that results in absenteeism or a delay in the normal workload performed by that employee. An injury will only be recorded as a lost time injury if it results in time off work, or if the employee is unable to perform their regular...
