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Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety (OHS) relates to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace. OHS includes the laws, standards, and programs that are aimed at making the workplace better for workers, along with co-workers, family members, customers, and other stakeholders. Improving a...
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...
Population Explosion
A population explosion is a sudden increase in the number of individuals in a particular species. The term is typically used in reference to the world's human population, especially the population boom that followed the end of World War II due to a combination of an accelerated birth rate,...
Suspension Trauma: The Danger of Fall Arrest Systems
Arresting a fall is not the last step to fall safety. A plan for rescuing suspended workers is essential.
By: Burk Shaw | President
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.
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 are hot work and cold work permits?
Hot work and cold work permits are both attempts at preventing uncontrolled fires. Hot work involves working with a source of ignition, like sparks or an open flame, in an environment with potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere. Cold work refers to a working situation in which there are no...
