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HEALTH AND SAFETY

What are the requirements that ensure a safe driver in the workplace?

In the workplace, vehicles and equipment are being driven from one location to the other. There are few places where automated vehicles can be used. However, in other places where automated vehicles are not used, drivers will be needed. It is always important that drivers… Read More »What are the requirements that ensure a safe driver in the workplace?

What are the benefits of the safety management system in the workplace?

In the world of work today, more emphasis is being placed on safety. Workers are meant to come to work and go home the same way they came, without any harm or injury to their bodies. The workers well being is paramount not just to the management but to everyone that has business with the organization. In all this, a safety management system is highly needed to ensure a safe place, a safe worker, and safe work activities.

7 ways to take to make an Outdoor cooking safe

Outdoor cooking is mostly observed during summertime. During Summer Time, people like to enjoy the weather and engage more in Outdoor cooking. Outdoor cooking can be a whole lot of fun even with the fun part of it, it should be safe to prevent any… Read More »7 ways to take to make an Outdoor cooking safe

What to consider before applying a Slip-resistant surface to an existing floor

Sometimes, a given floor may develop a slippery problem and when this starts happening, workers or individuals may slip on such floors and fall. Fall has always been one of the major causes of injuries in a construction site or workplace. All floor surfaces where… Read More »What to consider before applying a Slip-resistant surface to an existing floor

Essential Warehouse safety tips in the US.

Warehouse safety is not what anyone should disregard in the work environment. Organizations that care more about workplace safety take workplace safety very seriously. In the warehouse, we often meet the riotous nature of Logistics, moving equipment, and pedestrians trying to negotiate their movement against… Read More »Essential Warehouse safety tips in the US.

Advantages and disadvantages of external and internal safety and health audit

Advantages and disadvantages of external and internal safety and health audit. Advantages of health and safety internal audit. Disadvantages of health and Safety internal audit. ALSO READ : Advantages of health and safety external audit. Disadvantages of health and Safety external audit. Onyekachi EmmanuelOnyeka Emma… Read More »Advantages and disadvantages of external and internal safety and health audit

2 Things to consider for effective inspection report writing

Following an inspection, an inspector may be required to write a report summarising the main findings and recommendations. The inspector’s ability to write an effective report will make a difference in getting effective feedback from the inspection. Sometimes, an Inspection report is presented in a… Read More »2 Things to consider for effective inspection report writing

What is a safety tour?

A safety tour is a high-profile inspection conducted by a team in a workplace. The team members are primarily managers from the areas that would be inspected or from the department. They can also involve the worker representative, safety specialist, occupational health specialist, etc. The… Read More »What is a safety tour?

7 Limitations of PPE personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment, Otherwise known as PPE, Is equipment or clothing worn or held by a worker that protects them from one or more risks to their safety and health. There are many types of PPE, such as Ear defenders, hand gloves, safety helmets, safety… Read More »7 Limitations of PPE personal protective equipment

9 Limitations of verbal communication

Communication is the process of delivering information from a sender to a receiver. We have different kinds of communication, and verbal communication is one of them. For communication to be effective, it has to be transmitted, received, and understood by the people involved. Verbal communication… Read More »9 Limitations of verbal communication

3 types of safety violations every safety officer should know

Safety violations are inevitable in the workplace. Workers commit violations; safety violations are deliberate acts. They intentionally break the rules, knowing it is the wrong thing to do. In the workplace, safety violations can lead to accidents, and when an accident happens, it doesn’t do… Read More »3 types of safety violations every safety officer should know