Why do organisations need ISO 14001:2015 certification?
ISO 14001:2015 is a global standard that was developed to help organisations manage and protect the environment. ISO 14001 provides an overall framework for environmental management, which includes setting standards for environmentally responsible operations; implementing risk-based measures to identify and [...]
The Purpose of Energy Isolation or LOTO (LOCK Out, Tag Out):
The primary purpose of energy isolation is to ensure that all energy sources are properly isolated before beginning any maintenance or servicing job on the equipment so that the work can be completed without causing injury to personnel or damage to [...]
Why is Safety Important in Chemical Industry?
Safety is important in the chemical industry as chemicals that are used to produce products touch everyone’s lives. A chemical process helps to create plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc. Each process has different safety concerns. It’s important that every chemical be [...]
Benefits of Defensive Driving
Introduction Difference between ‘Driving’ and ‘Safe Driving’ To be sure that you don’t cause an accident while driving, you need to understand a few basics. To start off, you need to recognize the difference between your driving and what is [...]
Top Five Rules of Defensive Driving
While the term ‘Defensive Driving’ is commonly associated with driving and accidents, it is actually defined as a method of travel that minimises or prevents accidents while operating a vehicle on roads and streets. In other words, it is the [...]
Importance of Confined Space Entry Training
A confined space is defined as any place where there are limited options available for exit and/or entry. It includes all areas that are not open to the outside air but may have some type of limited access and protection [...]
Working at Height Safety: Preventing Falls, Ensuring Compliance
Heights are a major factor in the workplace falls, and many people who fall from heights suffer serious injury or even death. People who work on scaffolds have high rates of injury compared with other construction workers, and those involved [...]
Why Mock drill is important?
What is a Mock Drill? A "mock drill" is a scenario in which participants practise how they would react in the event of a disaster or emergency. For the sake of safety, mock drills are held in schools, colleges, hospitals, [...]
How to become a Safety Officer?
HSE basic eligibilities: Health and safety is one of the noblest professions in the world since it saves lives and property without having a detrimental effect. Every year, at least 1.9 million people die as a result of 19 key [...]
Benefits of pursuing IOSH Managing Safely
IOSH (Managing Safely) Before we get into the specifics of IOSH Managing Safely, let's understand what it is. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) was founded in 1945 and is Uk’s leading chartered body for health and safety [...]