Kurina Baksh is a Health, Safety and Environment Professional from Trinidad and Tobago. As a recent graduate in the field, she is trained to analyze and advise on a wide range of issues related to her area of expertise. Currently, she is an independent consultant who develops public outreach and education programmes for an international clientele. She strongly believes that increasing public outreach and education can promote hazard awareness and ultimately save lives.
Workplace violence is on the rise. Learn what you can do to recognize the risks and keep your workers and yourself out of harm's way.
Learn how to reduce work-related stress and manage the stress you cannot eliminate.
Outdoor winter jobs put workers at risk of cold stress. Learn more about it, the symptoms, and what you should do to keep employees safe.
There are many surprising everyday sources of radiation. Find out what you can do to avoid or reduce your exposure.
Seaports and docks are dangerous worksites. Learn more about common hazards and what you can do to mitigate these risks to worker health.
Safety audits are essential to workplace safety. This step-by-step guide will show you how to conduct one.
If you've been tasked with writing your company's OHS policy statement, here's what you need to include.
MSDs are common but highly preventable work-related injuries. Find out what causes them and what steps you can take to prevent them.
Accident prevention is an essential element within the workplace. Find out why a well executed JSA can take your safety program to the next level.
Learn about the different types of respiratory protection and what to consider when choosing which type to use for the job.
Noise is a part of any workplace and it's easy to tolerate, but it can have a serious impact on wellbeing. Find out how to keep workers safe from it.
Holiday-specific hazards are just around the corner. Find out what they are and how you can keep yourself safe.
Managing workers with less experience and training can be challenging. Find out how you can help them stay safe on the job.
Forklifts can be useful pieces of machinery, but can also cause injuries and fatalities. Learn how you can ensure safe forklift operation.
PPE is an important part of the health and safety puzzle - but only if it's used properly. Here are some key guidelines for getting the most out of your safety gear.
The Hierarchy of Hazard Controls seeks to protect workers by ranking the ways in which hazards can be controlled. Find out how it works.
A solid OHS program is essential for making sure everyone is safe while at work. Follow these six steps to design your program and get it up and running.
Learn about work-related asthma and what you can do to control contaminant exposure and prevent subsequent attacks.
Higher diversity in the workforce presents an opportunity for better design. Find out how you can build workplace environments that benefit all employees.
Infectious diseases pose a threat to the health of workers in many industries. Learn what you can do to help protect yourself and your employees.
Workplace safety attitude plays a fundamental role in creating a safety culture, as well as minimizing the rate of work-related accidents and injuries. Learn more about...
Cabin crew members face many unknown risks while on the job. Find out what risks are associated with this industry and how they can be mitigated.
Today's workforce is becoming more diverse and ensuring that LGBT employees are safe from discrimination and harassment is imperative. Learn more about creating an...
Nanotechnology is becoming more and more common, but we are still learning about the associated risks. Find out what those are and how you can mitigate risk to employees.
Addressing health and safety provides opportunities to improve business efficiency, as well as safeguard workers. Therefore, getting employees and management behind your...
It may be invisible and seem harmless, but the EPA has ranked poor indoor air quality (IAQ) as one of the top environmental risks to public health.
Winter driving is hazardous and unpredictable. Learn how to avoid common winter driving hazards and how to prepare for winter accidents on the road.
Areas in which there is a high proportion of vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be difficult to keep safe. Learn more about strategies to keep pedestrians safe on the...
The production and disposal of waste products at the workplace is a cause for great concern, though is rarely given thought to. Learn how to properly dispose of waste...
HIV/AIDS in the workplace is a concern that many employees and employers are unsure of how to bring up. Learn more about the condition, and what it means to have...
Carbon footprint reduction strategies should be considered by business owners. There are many long-term changes that business can adopt to become more sustainable and...
Leading and lagging indicators are a great way of measuring a company's health and safety program. Learn more about what these are and what they mean to health and...
The effects of climate change must be considered in all areas of life. Find out how climate change effects your workers and what you can do to mitigate associated risks.
Mold is difficult to detect but it can have a significant impact on employee health and productivity. Here's what you should know.
Hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies are of great value to a company. Learn more about how to conduct a study and the necessary elements of the process.
Legionella is a risk in more areas than you might think. Learn more about the disease and what you can do to protect yourself and your workers against it.
It has been said in recent years that sitting is the new smoking. Learn why sedentary desk jobs are a health risk, and what you can do to prevent work-related health...
New employees can be an unnecessary hazard in the workplace if they are not properly introduced into their new job. Learn what elements should be included in every...
The Zika virus has been classified as an epidemic. Learn the signs and symptoms of those infected, and what you can do to prevent the virus from spreading in the...
Returning to work after an injury can be a difficult process. Learn what a successful program includes and how these principles contribute to a successful return to work.
Leadership can determine how a safety disaster is handled by a team or organization. Learn how failed leadership can result in disaster and what you can do to avoid...
The world’s labor population is growing older, which is causing a labor shortage. Learn how to institute wellness programs to extend longevity in the aging working...
Learn more about what you can do to keep yourself safe this holiday season.
Good leadership is often viewed as positive factor in creating a safe work environment. Learn what makes a good safety leader and how you can lead your team to safer...
Hospitals have one of the highest rates of workplace related injuries and illness. Learn what the most common injury types are and the best way to prevent these injuries.
The commercial fishing industry ranks at the top of the list of the most hazardous occupations. Learn what the top hazards are and how to stay safe.
Dangerous goods can be found in almost any workplace. Learn the classes of dangerous goods and how you can keep yourself and your employees safe.
It's harvest time again! The agricultural industry is full of hazards that we might not even be aware of. Learn the common causes of accidents in the industry and what...
Living and working in an area where the language is different from your native tongue can make work-related training difficult. Learn how to ensure you are minimizing...
Even though home workers are not employed at a ‘traditional’ workplace, health and safety legislation and procedures still needs to be taken into consideration. Learn...
Asbestos has been a controversial set of materials. Find out what the common sources are in your home and work place, and what you can do to reduce your exposure.
Mental health is a growing concern in the workplace. Learn what strategies might help promote a happier, healthier workplace.
Static electricity can be a real nussiance in the winter. Find out what the most common sources of static electricity are around you and what you can do to avoid getting...
Find out why ethanol fuel may be better for health and safety than traditional gasoline.
More research is being put into finding alternative fuels to replace or augment the use of gasoline. Learn why some of these fuels are gaining traction in the retail...
Learn about what alternative fuels are available and how these can benefit your health and the health of those around you
How to protect yourself and your employees from the invisible workplace hazard of electricity.
Learn about the Ebola disease: what it is, how you can get it, and what you can do to protect yourself from infection.