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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'...
Hazard
A hazard is any object, situation, or behavior that has the potential to cause injury, ill health, or damage to property or the environment.Health and safety hazards exist in every workplace. Some are easily identified and corrected, while others are necessary risks of the job and must be managed...
12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)
Performing a risk assessment is the first step to understanding what kind of safety gloves you'll need.
Why You Should Hire an Industrial Hygienist
Occupational health hazards don't always get the attention they deserve. Working wtih an industrial hygienist can make sure they are identified, handled, and mitigated.
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 'rainbow passage' when it comes to respirator fit tests?
Of the seven different exercises performed during a respirator fit test, the “rainbow passage” features in the fifth exercise: talking. It’s a short and phonetically balanced passage that reflects the variety of sounds and mouth movements used in normal, unscripted English speech....
