FUTURE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRENDS
Mechanical engineering first emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The technology we’ve developed and the skills of the engineers in the field have evolved dramatically with the emerging “Mechanical Engineering Trends” since then. The world is shifting toward a digital future. Mechanical engineers need to augment their existing skills or learn new ones, such as programming […]
The Unsung Heroes: Exploring the Different Types of Fire Fighters
Firefighters are often hailed as the Unsung Heroes, braving the flames to protect lives and property. Their profession is not just about extinguishing fires but also encompasses rescue services, fire prevention, and public safety. Firefighters are seen as courageous individuals who respond to emergencies and save lives, but many specialized roles within the firefighting profession […]
ENGINEERING DRAWING: A TWO DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATION OF THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS
“Engineering Drawing” is the graphic language from which a trained person can visualize objects. It provides necessary information about the shape, size, surface quality, material, manufacturing process, etc., of the object. In exchanges of information, especially where different languages are involved, the technical drawings can clarify ambiguities or help resolve problems in communicating across language […]
DIMENSIONING IN ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
“Dimensioning” in engineering drawings are numerical values indicated graphically in a proper unit of measurement on engineering drawings with lines, symbols, and notes. These are indicated on the engineering drawing to define the size characteristics such as length, height, breadth, diameter, radius, angle, etc. Dimensioning Drawing provides complete shape description and furnishes information regarding the size […]
BEST CAREER OPTIONS FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
Safety professionals are challenged and rewarded with highly crucial responsibilities that play an essential role in managing hazards, implementing controls, and helping companies maintain their profitability. Their job is to prevent injuries and illnesses to their fellow employees and help them to return safely to their families each day. Since today’s safety professional serves as […]
GUIDELINES TO MAKE A SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK WORK
Safety Toolbox Talks are a way to ensure all workers are participating in safety activities and have an opportunity to discuss hazards/controls, incidents, and accidents. It is an efficient hands-on way to remind workers that health and safety are important on the job. Through Safety Toolbox Talks you can tell workers about health and safety requirements […]
HEALTH & SAFETY BENCHMARKING PROCESS
“Health & safety benchmarking” is an important business improvement tool that has been used to imply some form of standard against which can measure performance and quality management in an organization. A benchmark is a referral point that is generally used in surveying methods. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has defined benchmarking as: “A planned […]
NORILSK DIESEL OIL SPILL, RUSSIA; WORLD’S LARGEST ARCTIC OIL SPILL
ABSTRACT The Norilsk diesel oil spill is an ongoing industrial disaster near Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. It began on 29 May 2020 when a fuel storage tank at Norilsk-Taimyr Energy’s Thermal Power Plant No. 3 (owned by Nornickel) failed, flooding local rivers with up to 17,500 tonnes of diesel oil. President Vladimir Putin declared a state of emergency in early June 2020. CAUSE OF THE OIL SPILL Diesel oil is used as a […]
CONCEPT OF “CAUSE AND EFFECT” ITS APPLICATIONS TO “SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY”
“Accountable” is defined as being Responsible, Liable, Explainable, Legally Bound, and Subject To. “Safety Accountability” at the workplace is the obligation and accountability of employees to comply with policies, rules, and standards. Elements of Safety Accountability The elements of effective accountability programs: Element 1: Establishing Standards of Performance Standards of performance should be in writing, […]