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Reasons for managing health and safety risk

Three fundamental reasons for managing health and safety risks

Managing health and safety risks involves moral, legal and economic reasons. These reasons make the employer do safety responsibilities within the work environment.

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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… Read More »Toolbox talks on unsafe acts and unsafe condition

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Toolbox talk on a chain saw safety

Chain saw safety is good to prevent incidents emanating from chain saw use. Well, a chain saw is a powerful piece of work equipment usually notorious for severe accidents that happen in the wood industry. That’s why it’s essential to protect the employee during usage. … Read More »Toolbox talk on a chain saw safety

What circumstances should require training for workers in a workplace?

In the workplace, workers are exposed to hazards and diseases when not managed properly. But a lot of things the management can do in order to prevent hazards and risks from causing harm. One of those things is training the workers on the risks associated… Read More »What circumstances should require training for workers in a workplace?

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FAQs frequently asked questions on residual risk.

Residual risk is a risk that remains after the mitigations or removal of some or all types of risk. They are different from an inherent risk

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What is the difference between hazard and risk in health and safety?

Hazards at work may include noisy machinery, moving forklifts, equipment, etc. People often mix hazards and risks as the same thing, but it’s different in health and safety. There are hazards everywhere, but their risk levels are different. The risk level tells us whether the… Read More »What is the difference between hazard and risk in health and safety?

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few tips to keep in mind when conducting a toolbox talk

Toolbox talks are safety presentations done on-site before the start of any work in the morning or start of any work shift. It could be called a tailgate meeting or a safety brief. Normally, the presentation should be less than 10 minutes. The talk highlights… Read More »few tips to keep in mind when conducting a toolbox talk

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Three ways you can use social media as a tool to promote workplace safety.

Social media are much available today. Be it Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn. They have made a tremendous impact on the way we communicate and associate with people.

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7 Reasons Why Workplace Safety Is Important.

Workplace safety is very important; it’s not what we can joke about because everything in the workplace is tied around safety.

Promoting the culture of safety at the work place

3 tips on how to promote a culture of safety in a workplace.

To run a company comes with several responsibilities than before.No matter how big, or small the company is and it seems to be never-ending.

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Benefits of HSE trainings

Health and safety benefits are numerous especially in our workplace and even in our various homes. Employers have a moral, economic and legal obligation to ensure that his employees work in both a safe and healthy environment.

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A step-by-step guide on how to write a work-at-height risk assessment 

Work-at-height risk assessment is a tool that helps to guide work-at-height activities. It is an integral part of the safety management system. The work at height risk assessment identifies the hazards, considers those that might be harmed, and shows adequate control measures

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Toolbox talk on personal hygiene at work

Poor personal hygiene will be an avenue that will allow germs to grow in your environment and leave you vulnerable to infection