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HSE Blog topics on health and safety, Occupational health and safety, quality, security and the environment. The blogs are mainly on what is in the workplace and off-the-job safety topics. This HSE blog is a compendium of knowledge that will position professionals in the workplace who expose themselves to one form of hazard or the other. 

Hazards are mainly the things, object, arrangement, conversation, or situation that has the potential to cause harm to people and give rise to damage to assets and the reputation of the company.

Anyone can also read the topics and equip themselves with timely information for safeguarding their life and properties.

The information in this section will equip the reader positively in the manner below.

  • The reader will gain information on how to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Improve the worker morale at work. 
  • There will be an improvement in the company’s reputation because of the knowledge gained from reading this book.
  • The emergency response procedure will improve since the reader will gain more than enough from this section to build a formidable emergency team.
  • There will be an improvement of the individual productivity and that of the company through the knowledge and information from this section.
  • There are some topics on legal requirements for every company to meet up with and the minimum requirements for them.
  • The knowledge from here will better position someone to manage risks and hazards around them. 

     

Take your time and browse any of the HSE blogs of your choice and enjoy yourself while reading them. 

OSHA Fire extinguisher requirements

OSHA Fire extinguisher requirements for employers

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has a series of requirements for fire extinguishers. These requirements guide fire extinguishers in any establishment, office or home.  The fire extinguisher requirements (29 CFR 1910.157) apply to the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers provided… Read More »OSHA Fire extinguisher requirements for employers

OSHA Fire extinguisher requirements

OSHA Training Courses: Does OSHA 10 expire?

OSHA’s 10-hour Training is on basic safety and health information for entry-level workers in construction management and the general industry. It is equally part of the OSHA outreach training program, which explains serious workplace hazards, workers’ rights, employers’ responsibilities, and how to file an OSHA… Read More »OSHA Training Courses: Does OSHA 10 expire?

OSHA Dart Rate

What is the DART rate, and how do you calculate it?

So many metrics serve as key performance indicators in the workplace. You use this key performance indicator to track your progress while working in a workplace. Many safety key performance indicators exist, such as TRIR, LTI, LTIFR, etc. And the DART rate is one of… Read More »What is the DART rate, and how do you calculate it?

qualities of a rigger

Who is a rigger & 17 essential duties of a rigger?

A rigger is an expert that handles and directs loads on a site. In construction, a rigger is a person who ties up, balances, manipulates, and moves heavy loads. A rigging job requires expertise, and that’s why a rigger is an essential person in the… Read More »Who is a rigger & 17 essential duties of a rigger?

multigas detector for confined space atmospheric testing

Procedures for atmospheric testing in confined spaces

Confined Space atmospheric testing is conducted mainly for two purposes. The two purposes are : For evaluation of the hazards in the confined space and to verify if the conditions for a confined space entry have been met.

process safety tool box talk photo

Process safety toolbox talk in a workplace

In the workplace, we always process, handle and transport hazardous chemicals from one location to another. These activities have the likelihood of chemicals escaping to the environment and causing harm to people and damage to the environment. Maintaining an effective barrier in this system will… Read More »Process safety toolbox talk in a workplace

How to prevent wet floor injuries from your workplace

How to prevent wet floor injuries from your workplace

A wet floor is among the principal causes of slip and fall incidents, and this amount to the total accident cost of 11 billion US dollars with more than 15% deaths annually. It’s indeed a big concern. More efforts have to be on preventing such… Read More »How to prevent wet floor injuries from your workplace

9 ways to prevent workplace violence

9 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence

I am of the view that every workplace shall put measures in place to checkmate workplace violence. It has become an occupational risk that needs urgent attention from everyone. If you are still in doubt on how to go about this, why not read the… Read More »9 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence

ISO 45001: 2018 STANDARD LEAD AUDITOR COURSE

Must do things you need to know before you enrol for ISO 45001:2018 STANDARD lead auditor course.

You can’t just wake up and register for ISO 45001:2018 LEAD AUDITOR COURSE, You’ve to make your decisions by reading about the course tips and follow the right decisions. This particular article will help you to position your feet firmly on the ground.