Noise hazards are historically associated with loud industries such as shipbuilding, mining, railroad work, welding, and construction. As it happens, there’s a limit to the amount of acoustic energy an employee’s auditory system can receive before it becomes a hazard. In occupational health and safety,
Increasing employee retention is one of the major goals for an organization. No company wants a revolving door with workers coming and leaving after short stints. To make the workers stay for longer periods, many companies offer a wide range of incentives. However, creating a
Human mistake is not always to blame for workplace accidents; in your industry or business, they might even be rare. However, getting the correct training can greatly lower the amount of accidents caused by careless or inexperienced workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Asbestos is a natural material made up of tiny, fiber-like crystals. These crystals can break down into even smaller fibers that can become airborne when the material is damaged or disturbed. This material is a good electrical insulator and has high thermal conductivity, hence it
Scaffolding Hazards are the worst nightmare of workers risking their lives daily. Scaffolding is a structure that allows individuals to operate at a height while simultaneously ensuring their safety. Sadly, worker’s safety is regularly disregarded, resulting in fatalities or severe property losses as a consequence
Workplace safety is not just about protecting workers but also anyone that visits the site. The visitor could be a client, a supplier, a consultant, or even a family member of an employee. It is the responsibility of contractors and businesses to ensure the well-being
Hand tools offer great utility when it comes to construction, repair and demolition. However, they can also be quite hazardous. Fortunately, there are many precautions workers can take to save themselves and their colleagues from hand tool hazards. As the name suggests, a hand tool
Timely first-aid at construction sites can save a person’s life. Accidents happen all the time at homes, streets and even jobsite. Injuries, both major and minor require an immediate response. While accidents can happen at various workplaces but their ratio increases in construction business, due
Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, assess and respond effectively to a situation. It is an essential but a non-technical skill. People who are situationally aware gather information from their environment, understand what that information means and use it to decide the best course of
PPE, which stand for Personal Protective Equipment , refers to any piece of equipment used to reduce exposure to hazards that can lead to serious occupational medical complications. The hazards that PPE protects and individual from are chemical, radioactive, electrical, physical and mechanical to name