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Occupational Health and Safety
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By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
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...
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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...
