Are Safety Policy, Leadership And Culture Interlinked?
“Safety Policy, Leadership, And Culture” are the core elements of every occupational health and safety system. It is the prime responsibility of safety leaders to develop and implement policies and enforce accountability. They can be the initiators and supporters of a culture of blame or of a no-blame approach. Cultural traditions and policies play a role […]
HOW TO HANDLE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Everyone has the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination. Discrimination based on race, gender, age, or religion violates someone’s right to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness. Bullying, harassment and or discrimination can damage the affected person’s wellbeing, work performance and job security, and it can […]
Risk Evaluation And Emergency Planning
Risk evaluation and Emergency Planning allow you to determine the significance of risks and then decide whether to accept a specific risk or planning actions to prevent or minimize it. RISK EVALUATION Risk evaluation is defined as: “Determination of risk management priorities through the establishment of qualitative and/or quantitative relationships between benefits and associated risks.” […]
Enhancing Health & Safety Culture In Your Organization
Health and Safety Culture in Your Organization depends on the interlink between proactive management and the performance of maintaining health and safety at the workplace. Workplace Culture Culture is why we do, what we do, and the way we do things around. Each culture is unique and often is made up of subcultures of level, […]
The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020 (India)
Occupational Safety, Health, And Working Conditions Code, Bill No. 122; 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 19th September 2020. The Code is expected to consolidate and amend the laws regulating the occupational safety, health, and working conditions of the persons employed in an establishment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Labour & […]
How To Prepare Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is formerly called Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Product Safety Data Sheet. SDS is a document providing information related to occupational safety and health hazards and instructions for the safe use of specific substances. SDS is a universally used system for enlisting physicochemical properties of chemicals, chemical compounds, chemical mixtures, […]
Beirut Explosion – Causes & Tolls
The Massive Blast in the early morning of 4th August 2020, rocks Beirut, the Capital city of Lebanon. An initial large explosion in the port area of Beirut took place around 6:00 pm local time (15:00 GMT) resulting in a fire, multiple small blasts and then a profound explosion that levelled the harbour front and […]
Chemical Safety Signs You Should Have At the Workplaces
Every chemical must be labeled with proper Chemical Safety Signs as they possess inherent hazardous properties of toxication or explosion. Throughout life, every person comes in contact with various Chemicals everywhere. Safety Signs are: “Information or instructions about health and safety on labels or on signboards with a specific color, an illuminated sign or acoustic […]
Workplace Safety on Resuming Activities During Covid-19 Pandemic
Currently Resuming Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic is a global burning issue for Governments, companies, businesses, employers, employees, and nearly everyone. The working environment has changed significantly. The surroundings of the whole working area have changed drastically. Workplace Safety is a high priority at this time for everyone. The extended lockdown much more than expected […]
How to Secure Job During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an absolute environment of anxiety for health as well as For Survival In Jobs. Millions of people lost their jobs in the last 3 months and people are worried about their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The world ever has not experienced a crisis like the coronavirus breakdown. It has […]