Frequently asked questions on health and safety competent person
A competent person for health and safety is highly important to be engaged by every organization because a competent HSE person ensures that health and safety measures are implemented
Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
A competent person for health and safety is highly important to be engaged by every organization because a competent HSE person ensures that health and safety measures are implemented
Absenteeism in the workplace can give rise to reduced productivity; it can lead to burnout and disengagement. It can lead to decreased revenue at the workplace and reduced profit margin
What are the leading indicators in the context of workplace safety? Leading indicators in the context of workplace safety are the various inputs that people are contributing to the ohs of an organization to better the occupational health and management system. Those inputs are Geared… Read More »Frequently asked questions on safety leading indicators
Lagging indicators measure the occurrence of events or activities in the past and their frequency .The lagging indicator can be the number of illnesses in a workplace, or number of Accidents that have happened in a given organization, or even the number of fatalities that have happened within a certain period in an organization and so on
Frequently asked questions on Industrial safety helmet 1.What is the best way to store a safety helmet? We have different types of safety helmets, and these types will determine the way you will have to store them. Each of those types of safety helmets has… Read More »Frequently asked questions on Industrial safety helmet.
In the world today, workplace accidents contribute majorly to the accident statistics. According to the International Labour Congress, more than 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million illnesses are caused by work every year. Even though the rate at which these harms happen in the… Read More »Safety culture development in a workplace
Occupational health and safety (OSH) is a multidisciplinary field that is very concerned with the health, safety, and welfare of people in the workplace or while working as workers in the workplace
A health and safety consultant is one of the roles a health and safety personnel can play in earning a living. As a health and safety consultant, your work is to work for a consulting firm or set up your consulting firm and partake in conducting site inspections in a client’s organization
Industrial safety equipment is equipment in use in our workplaces that aids in reducing the risk of harm or accident occurring in the workplace. They are mostly used in construction, mining, and healthcare settings. Personal protective equipment is mainly worn and attached to the individual body. Other equipment is also fire equipment. Though they are not worn on the body, they help to ensure that humans are protected and rescued properly in an emergency. Such equipment includes Emergency Evacuation equipment and fire safety equipment
Hazardous materials management is essential for all persons handling or being exposed to any hazards, whether in the workplace, home, or environment. Proper management of hazardous materials will ensure that no one gets harmed at the end of the day
In the workplace, stress is inevitable. Employees must meet deadlines, may engage in interpersonal conflict, and meet the increasing work demands. In all this, stress can take a toll on people’s mental and physical health. When people are exposed to prolonged stress, it can easily lead to burnout and reduced productivity. It may likely lead to various health issues such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease
Various materials are used to make safety glasses, and they are chosen based on their strength, clarity, and resistance to impact and chemicals. These materials protect the eyes from flying debris, chemicals, or harmful radiation.
During a fire emergency, a fire warden should be able to conduct a workplace sweep and know when and how to reach an assembly point within two and a half minutes of a fire alarm being activated
JOB ROLE: Health and Safety Manager role in Ethiopia LOCATION: Ethiopia COMPANY: WEBUILD ABOUT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER ROLE Webuild is hiring an HSE Manager for a project in Ethiopia. Responsibilities for the health and safety manager role: The HSE Manager will guarantee, for the… Read More »HSE Manager role in Ethiopia
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