Working at Height – Emergency Rescue Plans
Working at a height has a unique combination of potential hazards and challenges, with the most serious one being the requirement for quick action in the event of a fall. Even with strict safety measures in place, accidents are still [...]
Role of Organizations on Occupational Health & Safety
Every business, regardless of size, depends on the organization. Its impact on occupational health and safety is, however, a crucial aspect that should not be disregarded. With an organized work environment and increased employee safety awareness, there can be better [...]
Know the Significance of Emergency Drills
Preparing for an emergency is unquestionably one of the most important aspect everyone at workplace should know. Workplace safety is greatly improved by doing emergency drills. Unexpected health & safety emergencies can happen at any time and the best defense [...]
How to create an effective Behaviour Based Safety program
The most challenging aspect of establishing an effective Behaviour based safety programme is to change everyone's way of thinking towards safe behavioural practices, from the upper management to front-line employees. It is human tendency to seek defects or negativity; nevertheless, [...]
Top Unsafe Work Practices to be avoided
Unsafe work practices are any actions, whether intentional or not, that could put a worker or workers in danger of accidents, injuries, or even death. Employers must abide by the Safety rules and laws in order to safeguard workers from [...]
How to Set Safety Goals & create Safety Culture
When it comes to adopting, maintaining, and improving an organization's health and safety management system, a strong safety culture is essential. Existing in a negative safety culture can lead to social, psychological, and physical concerns, as well as a decline [...]
What is Health & Safety Audit?
Promoting safe working conditions and complying with the safety regulations are crucial for workplace health and safety. However, disregarding the rules or failing to recognise a potential risk results in workplace accidents. Basically, the audit's goal is to determine conformity [...]
Significance of Incident Investigation
Incident investigation is an essential procedure that aids organizations in determining the root causes of mishaps and putting policies in place to prevent repeat incidents. Here are 10 reasons why we should investigate into incidents : 1. Identify the root [...]
What is the Role of a First Aider?
First aid is the initial assistance provided to someone who is ill or injured. A first aider provides prompt assistance to the casualty while ensuring the safety of the casualty and people around them (including themselves). Sometimes if an injury [...]
Top 8 Benefits of ISO 45001
The Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system has a myriad of benefits and the goal of ISO 45001 is to enhance an organization's OH&S effectiveness in preventing injury and illness. When successfully implemented, an ISO 45001 management system provides [...]