RISK VS HAZARD V DANGER: SHOULD THE TERMS “RISK, HAZARD AND DANGER” BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY?
Warning signs are visible everywhere. Two of the very common words that can be found in these warning signs are “hazard” and “danger” While both refer to a risk or threat, they are two distinct words. Often dictionaries do not give specific definitions for the words “Risk, Hazard, and Danger” That’s why many people use the terms […]
CORPORATE HSE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
HSE Integrated Management System (HSE IMS) An HSE Integrated Management System has been established by the Companies to ratify their commitment to the protection of the Environment and the Health of their personnel and of all people that could be affected by the Company’s activities. And also to achieve ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification […]
HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response “HAZWOPER” is a set of guidelines produced and maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration which regulates hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories. An unexpected release of hazardous substances, or a substantial threat of a hazardous substance release, can pose a significant health and safety risk to workers. Unexpected releases can […]
WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY / WEEK: “REMEMBER THE DEAD – FIGHT FOR THE LIVING”
Workers’ Memorial Week is a week of action planned around Workers’ Memorial Day, which is commemorated on April 28th each year. During this week we remember those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered illnesses at work. Workers’ Memorial Week is a chance to encourage healing, build worker power and community, and escalate your […]
‘DIRTY DOZEN’ Employers of 2023 Announced by National Cosh
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. The Dirty Dozen report is released each year as part of the observance of Workers’ Memorial Week, which takes place every year from April 23 through April 30. The Dirty Dozen […]
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF POOR HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORKPLACE
The costs associated with health and safety at the workplace, have a significant impact on the business. There are a multitude of ‘hidden costs of poor health & safety’ that many forget to consider. HSE statistics reveal the human and financial ‘cost of poor health & safety’ as Each year: Millions of working days are […]
HUMAN FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON SAFETY PERFORMANCE
It’s been estimated that up to 90% of all accidents are due to “Human Factors”. The fact is that human error is the number one cause of accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the workplace. It is the priority for businesses to focus on human factors and their influence on safety performance. The HSE has defined […]
UNDERSTANDING REQUIREMENT OF ‘PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT’ FOR YOUR WORKERS
Personal protective equipment or PPEs includes a variety of devices and garments: protective clothing, helmets, goggles, face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, respirators, etc. PPE is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from workplace hazards such as contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, heat, biohazards, […]
19 RULES FOR SAFETY RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
It’s important to understand that the primary message throughout the ‘Rules for Safety Recognition’ is that “Effective recognition is primarily a function of leadership, not management.” Rules for Safety Recognition Programs: Security: Security is Maslow’s second-most basic psychological need. (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs states that five categories of human needs dictate an individual’s behavior. 1. Physiological needs, […]
OSHA STANDARDS FOR THE SAFETY OF WORKERS & WORKPLACE
INTRODUCTION On December 29, 1970, U.S. President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) into law, establishing OSHA. Coupled with the efforts of employers, workers, safety and health professionals, unions, and advocates. By applying ‘OSHA Standards’, OSHA and its state partners have dramatically improved workplace safety, reducing work-related fatalities by […]