By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
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'...
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,...
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...
Performing a risk assessment is the first step to understanding what kind of safety gloves you'll need.
With planning and prevention, you and your workers can make it through the summer months safely.
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." The fall's impact on the body and the worker's collision with the point of impact are usually what causes a...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in workplace settings. They are, however, separated procedures with distinct purposes:HAZOP (Hazard and Operabiltiy Study) is used to identify abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root causesHAZID (Hazard Identification) is a...
Hot work and cold work permits are work permits that authorize controlled work in nonstandard, potentially hazardous conditions. They consist of specific instructions regarding the nature of the job, time and place, and communicate information regarding safety procedures.Hot Work PermitsHot work...
In this episode of Safeonomics, Scott and Gabe spend time with Joshua Russell, CSP who is the Senior Manager for Environmental Health & Safety at the Howard Hughes...
By: Safeopedia Staff
Human activities have raised carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to a level that is approximately 50% higher than the natural rate of CO2 emissions found before the...
By: Youssef Nohra, Ph.D. | EHS, Environmental & ESG, and Content Manager
Employers across the world are now interacting with the most environmentally-conscious consumers and employees in history.With one global IBM study showing that workers...
By: Sophie Bishop
Forklifts are incredible machines. They’re capable of maneuvering large payloads in almost any type of environment. That makes them essential to many modern...
By: Tom Wilkerson
Senior management often question whether their organization needs a safety management system (SMS). The short answer to that question is: yes, absolutely. But to provide...
By: Andrew McKenzie, CRSP | Environmental Health & Safety Professional
Safety involves carefully drafted policies, precise protocols, and mountains of protective gear. But above all, safety is about people.That's why we have chosen to...
By: Tamara Parris
Contractor management is a crucial aspect of any business with an external workforce.Contractors fill skill gaps, provide specialized expertise, and augment the...
By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing
Arc flash incidents are a serious concern in the oil and gas industry. These electrical explosions can result in severe injuries, extensive equipment damage, and costly...
By: Safeopedia Staff
Every month, members of the Safeopedia community come together for an online member's book club to discuss important workplace health and safety topics, share their...
By: Tamara Parris
Faced with a labor shortage, companies are becoming more open to exploring different ways to attract and retain talent. While working schedules, good managers, and...
By: Marija Petrushevska | Content Writer
I was recently considered for a role in a manufacturing outfit that applies a corrosion-resistant coating to lengths of pipe. During the interviews, the shop area was...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Safety involves carefully drafted policies, precise protocols, and mountains of protective gear. But above all, safety is about people.That's why we have chosen to...
By: Tamara Parris
It's time to talk about the crazy twists and turns of career development in the safety profession with Subena Colligan, CIH, CSP! She shares her journey with Scott...
By: Safeopedia Staff
According to a U.S. government report, 80% of American businesses already have a wellness program in place. This is no surprise, since providing support to improve the...
By: Sophie Bishop
Safety involves carefully drafted policies, precise protocols, and mountains of protective gear. But above all, safety is about people.That's why we have chosen to...
By: Tamara Parris
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Bryan McWhorter is a safety professional with eight years of experience in driving and teaching safety. Bryan gained his knowledge and experience as the safety officer and Senior Trainer for Philips Lighting. Philips is a strong health and well-being company that promotes a safety first culture.
Karoly has worked at a senior level (both as an employee and a contractor) for organizations in the construction and manufacturing industries. He has a passion for developing and improving health and safety programs.
Daniel Clark is the founder and President of Clark Health and Safety Ltd., providing safety and quality consultation across various industries in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree, certification in health and safety, certificates in both CAD design and CNC, auditing certifications and the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Being raised and practicing in Calgary, the heart of Canada’s energy industry, most of Daniel’s career has been energy related. He has performed safety and quality roles from field supervision to office-based administration and management. Daniel’s consulting business has worked with organizations offering engineering services, restoration, pipeline, environmental, manufacturing and food service.