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Who should conduct an accident investigation?

Accident investigation reveals the immediate, underlying and root causes of an accident. However, not all persons are qualified to undertake such a process to get a desirable outcome.  Who is the person responsible for an accident investigation? The personnel responsible for an accident investigation are… Read More »Who should conduct an accident investigation?

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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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Toolbox talk on barricade

A barricade is any object or structure that creates a barrier, blocks a passage of people or forces traffic to flow in the desired direction. They are important part of work area safety. Barricades are often erected on a construction site to serve many purposes. Majorly… Read More »Toolbox talk on barricade

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Toolbox talk on working in the desert

Toolbox talk on working in the desert. Working in the desert exposes workers to extreme weather conditions. Because of this, we should protect workers from being harmed or injured while working. Deserts are barren areas of the landscape where you have little precipitation every year.… Read More »Toolbox talk on working in the desert

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Toolbox talk on spray painting safety

Toolbox talk on spray painting. Spray painting releases harmful substances easily into the environment. Spray Paint usually involves vanishing, lacquer or coatings. The toxic substance can affect the worker doing the job and anyone in the immediate environment. Spray painting is one aspect of painting with liquid… Read More »Toolbox talk on spray painting safety

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Toolbox talk on office safety

Office safety is one safety people have to maintain at a high level. There is this notion that accident rarely occurs in the office. And that Offices are very safe, unlike construction or factory environment. Injuries sustained from Office accidents may be relatively different from… Read More »Toolbox talk on office safety

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How to calculate man hours in (hse) safety

Man hours represent the total hours an employee works over a specified period, crucial for determining a project’s financial viability, calculating production, and evaluating safety performance. The number of man hours is calculated by multiplying the number of workers, hours worked per day, and the days worked over that period. Overtime is also included in the calculation. Man hours’ benefit includes aiding in financial decision-making, estimating productivity, and comparing health and safety performance across entities.

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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 is a safety statistics board?

What is a safety (hse) statistics board? The health and safety (HSE) statistics board comprises plywood or metal. Use in displaying the health and safety records of a particular workplace. The information on the board notifies everyone at the workplace about figures relating to safety… Read More »What is a safety statistics board?