It is important to understand that a business is not simply about making money any more. It is a venture that involves humans working at a site for hours and it is the responsibility of the owner of the business to ensure that his employees Read More…
Risk Assessment and Management is now more important that ever before. The safety and security of the workers depend on the owner of a workplace. If any accidents occur that can be traced back to improper working conditions then it is the owner who is Read More…
Any workplace, be it a corporate building or an elaborate restaurant, is susceptible to safety and health risks associated with employees. Therefore, an effective and detailed hazard assessment is required by the organization so that the safety mechanisms Read More…
Maintaining good health at all times is extremely crucial and one needs to stay cautious when working in a corporate environment because this cautiousness goes a long way in staying safe and also prevents them from falling ill. So when joining a new office, always remember Read More…
Asbestos is a group of minerals that is mostly seen near the industrial areas. They occur naturally in the environment in the form of bundles of fibres those can be easily separated into durable threads. These fibre materials are extremely resistant to fire, heat, chemicals Read More…
Checking the quality of water at regular intervals is crucial because it helps us to have a better life and keeps diseases and other health related problems at bay. Monitoring the quality of water is more of a social as well as a professional responsibility for people who have been appointed Read More…
There are many professionals whose job entails them to work from great heights. It is a huge risk that they undertake everyday – often risking their lives to get the work done. Needless to say, the importance of adhering to certain healthy and safety measures for your workplace cannot be stressed upon Read More…
As an employer, it is your responsibility to take care of the health and safety of your workers. Even as workers, you have the right to know about the potential hazards that your workplace might have. Having clear knowledge about the potential hazards will allow you to take the necessary precautionary Read More…
The asbestos fibers are extremely tiny but is very sharp, unfortunately the immune system of the individuals cannot fight or even remove these particles from the health system. Going by what research has to say, the harmful effects of asbestos Read More…
The Road Freight Transport Industry is a hazardous one as it is common in both fatalities by industry and serious claims. In Australia, the number of deaths caused by Road Freight Transport industry surpasses other industries by 10 times over a time-span of 8 years. Strains and sprains Read More…
The chemical, benzene, is a light yellow or colorless liquid (at room temperature), that is highly flammable and has a sweet odor. While the natural sources of benzene include forest fires and volcanoes, it can also be released into the air through cigarette smoke, crude oil and gasoline. Read More…
Today, workplace safety is one of the major concerns for most employees. Among others, indoor air quality (or IAQ) is a primary health and safety concern. The following lines address the major concerns related to IAQ and the need for monitoring. Read More…
Storing explosives require the proper license and you need the right form of security to store the sensitive dangerous goods. In case you wish to store explosives, then there are certain requirements that you need to fulfill in order to take the responsibility. Read More…
A: Risk assessment is a step by step process that includes identifying the hazards, evaluating the risks involved with the hazard and how dangerous it is for the employees. Post the inspection it is important to figure out the effective ways to get rid of the problems Read More…
Confined space is the term used to describe a place such as a tank, vessel, container, bund, pit, cellar or chamber, that is enclosed by nature and produces conditions that may give rise to an accident, injury or harm. The possible causes Read More…
Explosive or Flammable Atmospheres– Such a flammable atmosphere is high risk zone for fire or explosion. It can arise within a confined space containing flammable gases or liquids, or due to a suspension of combustible dust within the space. In case a flammable Read More…
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), an independent watchdog for work-related health, illness and safety in Great Britain, risk assessment is “….a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether Read More…
It is important to store dangerous goods securely and to help you enjoy a smooth process there are several Dangerous Goods Regulations that people need to adhere to. There are quite a variety of regulation types that you need to know because of the different key elements involved Read More…
Accidental injury is one of the most common form of injuries in the workplace. It is better to promote workplace health and safety in order to prevent employees from becoming a victim of such accidents. Such accidents are a serious Read More…
Carbon dioxide testing forms part of the preliminary stages of an indoor air quality (IAQ) investigation. This elevated carbon dioxide levels inside any building show how insufficient the exchange of outdoor or fresh air for interior ‘spent’ air is. It also allows various human-source odors and other contaminants to Read More…
When it comes to handling and storage of dangerous goods, there are certain code of practices that must be followed by each and every organization to ensure the health and safety aspects of the employees. Read More…
Workplace pollution can be described as the presence of various polluting materials including noises inside an organization or workplace exposed to those working in that organization and having the potential to cause hazards to human health. Humans can be exposed to hazardous materials in Read More…
Cranes and other lifting equipment are essential parts of any industry. They help in moving and lifting loads as well as personnel. There are cranes that are used for repetitively lifting tonnes of materials ranging between a few and several hundred meters, and there are those that are exclusively used for Read More…
One of the most important qualities that workers need to focus while at work is to keep certain preventive measures in mind while executing their task. Ensuring such measures is one of the most effective ways of staying fit and healthy. Promoting a safe workplace Read More…
All important corporate organizations focus majorly on workplace health and safety policies. In fact, health and safety policies of all major companies need to come in the form of a written statement that all workers need to be aware of. Such policies in most cases cover all the prominent Read More…
Hazards in a workplace can really be detrimental to the image of the office and can pose a serious threat to the people who are working there. Work place hazards can be terribly upsetting and they can be very detrimental to work. The workers can be distracted by the fact Read More…
The budget is a major factor in any kind of industry or service. In this case, even on a small budget the employer can consult a professional. A startup company will only grow once his employees are satisfied with him. Once they see that their employer is doing everything Read More…
Workplace health and safety consultants are extremely important in today’s time. Having the right ambience for work is very important. There are so many things that can go wrong in the workplace. Accidents can occur at any time so there is no reason to increase Read More…
Most of the time, the employers are not even aware that their workplace poses a potential hazard for the people who are working there. The toxic waste get mixed in the air whereas they might be thinking that they are apparently giving a very good environment to their employees Read More…
Health and safety is of primary concern and it is equally important in workplaces as well. An occupation or a workplace is something that a person is involved with for the most part of his life. So it would be unthinkable to consider that he or she would go on working Read More…
A well-defined workplace environmental hazards program comprises of all the essential steps to protect and safeguard the employee from exposure to harmful substance training for familiarizing the employees and employers about the adverse effects of such environmental hazards such as Read More…
The owners of businesses have great responsibilities with respect to health and safety within their office premises. It is very important that an organisation has safety related work procedures in place when asbestos or asbestos-related work is going Read More…
Whenever we are referring to a Hazardous Material Survey, we must remember that such a survey comprises of an inspection check accompanied by a report on those structures or buildings for such materials that can be hazardous Read More…
If a business has to flourish and succeed, it has to undertake effective risk management. Proper health and Safety procedures at workplace would result in maximization of productivity in tasks and also promote a sense of well-being Read More…
Organisations should be aware of the hazards and safety-related hazards related to asbestos poisoning. Not only so, they should also ensure that they take professional help to detect asbestos poisoning who would also provide solutions for elimination Read More…
Workplace health and safety maintenance is very important. Here are some workplace safety tips that you can implement in your office to maintain the safety rules.
As an employer, it should be your aim to keep your employees healthy and safe while they are productive. Here are some important workplace health and safety maintenance tips just for you and your employees. Read More…
All the industries need to arrange for and conduct environmental safety training as per the mandates of the OSHA regulations. How to go about it? Find out in the post!
When you have a business to run, you also need to comply with Read More…
Environmental hazards are almost everywhere. If you want to safeguard your employees and your business, you need to learn how to identify the work place hazards. Learn more about them in this post.
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It is important to conduct the workplace occupational, health and safety audits in business annually. If you do not know how to prepare for the same, read this post.
The workplace health and safety audits are considered very common and essential for business operations in many countries across the world. These audits can be internal company audits that are conducted by the well trained and experienced Read More…
The workplace safety and health act is now considered as an essential requirement at any workplace. The management of the business including the company directors must have the latest and the up to date knowledge about the occupational health and safety matters.
There should ideally be Read More…
Experts claim that one trick that most employers miss out on, is to invest on the safety of their employees and their well-being. This is something that they believe can offer great results for your business. A workplace that ensures safety and is free from hazards is Read More…
Opting for an occupational health and safety service is indeed very important. But one needs to make a correct choice in order to find the best service. So, it is important to understand how a reputed workplace health and safety consultant works before hiring their services. The first thing that a consultant does is Read More…
Employers often conduct a hygiene check at their workplace but still are not able to deliver the best for their employees. The reason is quite simple and that is they do not hire the best. In order to ensure that your workplace is free from any sort of hazard you need to have Read More…
Hazardous materials can be found almost everywhere, in and around a building. As the name suggests, these objects pose a threat to the human health and the environment as a whole. These are found more in workplaces; so, the first step to get rid of these is identifying hazards in Read More…
There is a basic responsibility that every employer should undertake. They should ensure protection for their workers against all sorts of safety hazards at work. On the other hand, workers too have all the right to know about the dangers Read More…
A safe workplace is not just a benefit for an employee but it is also something that every employer should look for. The prime reason is if you do not have a safe and good workplace that gives employees the safety and comfort to work, then you will be termed as a bad employer and Read More…
Planning to hire a workplace health and safety consultant? Well, that’s great, but did you know unless you hire the best services, you cannot be 100% sure of a workplace that is absolutely free from all sorts of hazards. Read More…
It is a known fact that a workplace that is not safe will never be able to retain the best kind of employees. As an entrepreneur you can only expect a great return from your employees when you do something great for them. Investing in their safety is one of the better ways to enhance Read More…
The first and the most important reason why occupational health and safety harmonization is so important in Australia is because Australian laws are strict about the occupational health and safety. These laws are an integral part of the national reform and have been formed after several national reviews. Read More…
It is true that the health and safety training in workplaces should be made compulsory. There are a few factors that explain the need of such a training. Here’s a take at such reasons that make it a compulsory. Read More…