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How do you find and apply for an EHS scholarship

How do you find and apply for an EHS scholarship? In this world that we are in, EHS professionals have many roles to play; most especially, they have a vital role in preventing accidents or incidents in the environment. With an EHS scholarship, a professional can get an opportunity to get more education at a… Read More »How do you find and apply for an EHS scholarship

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5 reasons why your Company Should Invest in Security Certification

Investing in security certification is crucial for companies as it helps manage risk, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Key advantages include adherence to best practices, compliance with laws, fulfilling supplier obligations, and boosting customer confidence. Certifications such as ISO 27001 demonstrate a company’s commitment to protecting sensitive information, inevitably enhancing the way they conduct business.

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The Key 5 Questions to ask during an incident investigation

Incident investigation at the workplace is a structured activity carried out by responsible persons to get to the root cause of an incident. More so, It unravels the mystery behind every incident at the workplace. 

An incident investigator uses a sequence of questions to unravel the causes of the incident. The right question structure helps to arrive at the root cause. 

So, to get to the root cause, the incident investigator should ask the following questions during the investigation and is more likely than ever to get to the fact of the incident.

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8 reasons why you need a security education and awareness in this period

  With the news of insecurity ranging from internet hacking to robbery and others, we need knowledge of security education and awareness in our lives and at work.  Release of confidential information to the public is on the rise, sometimes through security breaches or theft.… Read More »8 reasons why you need a security education and awareness in this period

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What is a Safe Working Load (SWL)?

The Safe Working Load (SWL) is a crucial safety measure representing the maximum force that lifting equipment can exert without breaking. This load is computable through the equation SWL = Minimum breaking load (MBL) / Safety Factor (SF). SWL is now replaced by the term Working Load Limit (WLL) in most standards due to specificity issues. The manufacturing firm of lifting equipment sets and advises on the maximum load capacity of the said equipment.

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Safety officer interview question: The 6 skills your interviewer may want to hear from you. 

Safety officer interview question: The skills your interviewer may want to hear from you.  What skills and abilities do you have as a safety officer? During your safety officer job interview, your interviewer may likely ask you this kind of question above. However, In this… Read More »Safety officer interview question: The 6 skills your interviewer may want to hear from you. 

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What are the responsibilities of safety supervisors

A safety supervisor, under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, holds responsibility for the safety of a workspace and its workers. Apart from assigning tasks, this role involves ensuring all areas of the worksite are safe for all personnel. Their duties include enforcing safety systems, conducting safety meetings and audits, reporting health issues of employees to management, conducting on-the-job safety training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements of the organization.

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What are the effects of an accident on the life of an employee?

Accidents effects on the life of an employee. The accident is unplanned, unwanted and unforeseen circumstances that cause harm and damage to people, machines, the environment and the reputation.  When an accident happens, there will always be an effect attached to it. No matter how… Read More »What are the effects of an accident on the life of an employee?

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key responsibilities of audit team members

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUDIT TEAM MEMBERS  An audit team exists whenever there is an audit in an organization. They are composed of a lead auditor, auditor, trainee auditor, technical expert, observer, guide, and client. For an internal audit, you may not need all these members,… Read More »key responsibilities of audit team members

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Toolbox talks on unsafe acts and unsafe condition

Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace can lead to injuries and accidents. Over 70% of these are caused by human behavior, such as horseplay, poor hygiene, complacency, and use of damaged or inappropriate personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include unstable work areas, overloaded electrical sockets, poor sanitary conditions, and defective equipment. Ensuring safety involves supervision, correction of hazards, reporting unsafe practices, and educating workers about their impacts.

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Hand washing and hygiene: The Crucial role it plays in disease prevention 

Hand washing is important for removing dirt, bacteria, and viruses from the skin’s surface, and it also helps to disrupt the transmission of infectious agents and prevent the spread of diseases. It is also important that everyone key into this so that the spread of diseases will be reduced and public health will improve.

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46 powerful safety messages that you can use daily in your workplace

When you get to some workplaces, you will notice they use one safety slogan. For example, a certain workplace may choose a safety slogan like this: safety for one, safety for all, safety first, safety always; if it is not safe, don’t do it, and don’t allow others to do it. These are safety messages that help workers to maintain safety in their various workplaces. 

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Importance of electrical grounding and the techniques for an effective electrical grounding.

Suppose electrical equipment is not safe. In that case, its functionality is not stable, or even when its longevity is reduced, more cost will be incurred in getting a replacement, and this is where grounding comes into place. So, in this article, we will discuss what an electrical grounding is and show you the effective ways for an effective electrical grounding.

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HSE Coordinator role GVE Projects

GVE Projects Limited is a leading renewable energy solutions provision company on a mission to end energy dearth in Africa through a business footprint that covers the design, sales, installation, and maintenance of solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and rural off-grid or under-served communities across Nigeria.

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Sunrise Waterpark health safety environmental job

Post Publication Date: 15 March, 2024 Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Officer Company: Sunrise Waterpark Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 5-6 years About the Company Sunrise Waterpark proudly holds the title of Nigeria’s largest waterpark, offering many thrilling water attractions and recreational facilities.… Read More »Sunrise Waterpark health safety environmental job

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Water safety: Prevention of drowning and water borne illnesses

Water safety is one aspect of safety that should be taken very seriously because water is a hazard that can pose significant risks to people. Even though water recreational activities bring joy, relaxation, and satisfaction, they can also have inherent risks. The two most significant risks in water activities are drowning and waterborne illnesses. And because of these two risks, good water safety is an important measure to prevent them.

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Who is a safety manager, and what are their responsibilities?

A safety manager is a professional who ensures that all workers comply with the workplace’s health and safety laws or requirements. The safety manager develops and manages so many health and safety documents. Those documents include Policies, plans, risk assessments, etc. They create a safe work environment and minimize hazards to protect employees from occupational risks.

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Workplace noise risk assessment template

Noise risk assessment is an indispensable practice to protect workers from noise at the workplace. On the other hand, noise is an occupational hazard that can be seen in our everyday lives but is more significant in specific environments for instant workplaces. So, this article will examine what a noise risk assessment is about and show us the benefits of conducting one.