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Regulatory Body

A regulatory body is a public organization or government agency that is responsible for legally regulating aspects of human activity. The role of the regulatory body is to establish and strengthen standards and ensure consistent compliance with them. Various regulatory bodies oversee…

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H2S Safety

H2S Exposure Limits

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic gas that can kill or seriously harm human health when exposed to it, even at low concentrations like 10 parts per million (ppm). H2S is normally found in the oil and gas fields (well drilling, servicing, work over, down hole maintenance, plug and…

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Fire Safety

Fire Hazards

Fire hazards are workplace hazards that either involve the presence of an open flame, increase the probability that an uncontrolled fire will occur, or increase the severity of a fire should one occur. Fire hazards include: Open flames (e.g. bunsen burners, gas stovetops, smelting…

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Safety Signs

Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a clear message, but many rely on visual symbols to warn of potential danger. This is an effective way to communicate potential workplace hazards – as long as workers understand what the symbols mean. There are two different…

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PPE

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

Safety gloves are an integral part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects workers from injuries across various industries. These gloves are a kind of second skin that allows them to handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and tools without sacrificing the dexterity they…

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Personnel Safety

The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

It’s time for warm weather, long weekends, and backyard cookouts. But the summer season also brings unique workplace hazards. Staying safe during the hot weather means understanding and managing the risks. From illnesses like heat stress and heat stroke to summer construction…

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Fall Protection and Fall Safety

At what height do falls become deadly?

Falls can be deadly at heights as low as six feet. There is a saying in the safety world: “It’s not the fall that kills you, it’s the sudden stop at the end of it.” In other words, it’s the fall’s impact on the body and the worker’s collision with…

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

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Safety Standards

What flame resistant standards does ANSI 107-2015 recognize?

ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 is the American national standard for high-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) and Accessories. This standard provides specifications and requirements for workers exposed to struck-by hazards in both off-road and highway work environments. ANSI/ISEA 107 also specifies FR…

By: Dionne Murray | Sr. Product Manager – High Visibility and Rainwear

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EHS Programs

What is the difference between HAZID and HAZOP?

Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used to improve safety in the workplace. They are, however, separate procedures and each has its own distinct purpose: HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a used to identify abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root…

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Safety Culture
Safety as We Know it – is Killing Your Business

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Slips Trips & Falls
Sliptember: Understanding and Preventing Slips and Falls

Slips and falls are among the most common and costly workplace accidents, yet they are often misunderstood or underestimated. A recent webinar shed light on why traditional approaches fall short and outlined a more effective, science-based strategy for preventing these incidents. This session is packed with valuable insights and practical takeaways.

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Confined Space Safety
Access Granted: Implementing a Permit to Work Program

Managing safety in the workplace is no easy feat, especially in industries where hazards are a daily reality. The webinar, "Access Granted: Discussion on Implementing a Permit to Work Program," provides a practical guide to developing and sustaining a robust permit to work system. Led by Danica Fairfax, a seasoned safety professional, the session is packed with valuable insights on improving workplace safety, ensuring compliance, and creating sustainable safety programs.

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Heat, Cold & Weather Safety
Combatting Cold Stress on the Jobsite: Essential Safety Strategies & Solutions

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Machine Safety
Will Machine Safety Ever Rule the Manufacturing World?

Older machinery is no excuse. Here's why every manufacturing facility should be operating safely, even with legacy equipment.

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Equipment & Process Safety
5 Ways to Enhance Process Safety Management (PSM) Using Technology

Process safety management evolves alongside technology. Here are the newest developments revolutionizing PSM and keeping sites safe.

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Workplace Safety Management
Keeping Your Staff Protected in the Face of Rising Commercial Crime Rates

Commercial crime rates are going up, which means your staff is at higher risk. Here are eight strategies that will help you protect them.

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Contractor Management
4 Major Benefits of Contractor Qualification (And 3 Best Practices)

Hiring contractors can be risky - contractor qualification mitigates those risks. Learn how your company can benefit from this process.

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Transportation Safety
Enhancing Commercial Fleet Safety with Predictive Maintenance

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EHS Programs
5 Reasons Health and Safety Programs Fail

Safety programs are implemented with the best of intentions, but don't always succeed. Here are five common reasons these programs fail.

By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing
Mental Health in the Workplace
Navigating the Intersection of Ergonomics and Mental Health

Building mental health supports into your ergonomics program can significantly improve your workplace's safety outcomes.

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Safety Careers
4 Dangerous Misconceptions About Workplace Safety

Keeping workers safe takes more than PPE - it takes an understanding of human psychology. Every safety pro needs to bust these misconceptions.

By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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Personnel Safety
Managing the Interrelated Impact of Ergonomics, Heat, and Noise Exposure in Industrial Settings

Heat, noise, and ergonomic hazards are all riskier when combined. This can be especially challenging in industrial workplaces.

By: Toni-Louise Gianatti | Content Manager
Contractor Management
How to Enforce Safety Protocols When Working with Subcontractors

Bringing subcontractors on the jobsite introduces additional safety risks. Here are tips for enforcing safety compliance with subcontractors.

By: Jack Shaw | Writer & Editor
Safety Careers
6 Ways to Future Proof Your Health and Safety Program

Workplaces and hazards are continuously evolving. Safety needs to do the same. Learn how to future proof your organization's safety program.

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Seeing Risk Before It Sees You: Building a Risk-Searching Culture

Trending Now

Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

Popular on Safeopedia

Regulatory Body

H2S Exposure Limits

Fire Hazards

Decoding Safety Signs and Symbols

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)

At what height do falls become deadly?

What flame resistant standards does ANSI 107-2015 recognize?

What is the difference between HAZID and HAZOP?

Latest Articles

Safety as We Know it – is Killing Your Business

Sliptember: Understanding and Preventing Slips and Falls

Access Granted: Implementing a Permit to Work Program

Combatting Cold Stress on the Jobsite: Essential Safety Strategies & Solutions

Will Machine Safety Ever Rule the Manufacturing World?

5 Ways to Enhance Process Safety Management (PSM) Using Technology

Keeping Your Staff Protected in the Face of Rising Commercial Crime Rates

4 Major Benefits of Contractor Qualification (And 3 Best Practices)

Enhancing Commercial Fleet Safety with Predictive Maintenance

5 Reasons Health and Safety Programs Fail

Navigating the Intersection of Ergonomics and Mental Health

4 Dangerous Misconceptions About Workplace Safety

Managing the Interrelated Impact of Ergonomics, Heat, and Noise Exposure in Industrial Settings

How to Enforce Safety Protocols When Working with Subcontractors

6 Ways to Future Proof Your Health and Safety Program

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