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office fire safety tips

Office fire safety tips

Fire emergencies occurring in offices can lead to damage to properties, harm to persons and losses to the company. However, getting good Office safety for fire prevention will require office safety measures to be in place.  Below are 14 tips that will ensure good office… Read More »Office fire safety tips

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7 steps to get a bcsp certification even when you’re not living in the USA

The BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) offers various certifications beneficial for professionals in health and safety. To earn a BCSP certification, an individual must choose a certification that aligns with their work experience and education, create an account profile, pay for and sit an exam, and then maintain their certification annually. Acquiring a BCSP certification can increase employability, influence, and respect within the industry.

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Toolbox talk on horseplay at work

Horseplay at work — engaging in rough, playful behavior — can result in serious consequences, from distractions and loss of concentration to physical injuries, damage to company property, and even fatal accidents. It’s particularly prevalent in industries like construction. Both employers and employees have a responsibility to prevent horseplay, with measures including clear policies, safety rules, and training to foster a safer, horseplay-free workplace.

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TRIR calculation: How to calculate the total recordable incident rate

It is rewarding for a business to have a successful environmental health and safety arrangement that will improve the performance of hse management system. Measuring the performance of any system should also be in place to ascertain its effectiveness and delivery and areas that need improvement.

One of those ways to measure your health and safety performance is by using a metric called TRIR.

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What is the difference between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001?

ISO project committee developed ISO 45001 and published it on March 12, 2018. Since then, many organisations have been certified by it. OHSAS 18001 has been since 1999. And it is an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). They’re a lot of differences between… Read More »What is the difference between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001?

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A chemical company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas in the factory

A chemical company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas that spread through its factory, yard and surrounding area resulting in staff needing hospital treatment and significant damage to the factory.  What leads to the fine? A chemical company, Wiltshire company… Read More »A chemical company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas in the factory

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Groundworks contractor fined for petrol fire

A Kent groundworks contractor has been fined after a worker sustained burns following petrol thrown on a bonfire.  What leads to the fine of the groundworks contractor? Kent County surfacing Ltd employed a 26-year-old groundworker to work on a new residential development in Ramsgate kent… Read More »Groundworks contractor fined for petrol fire

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8 reasons why you need a security education and awareness in this period

  With the news of insecurity ranging from internet hacking to robbery and others, we need knowledge of security education and awareness in our lives and at work.  Release of confidential information to the public is on the rise, sometimes through security breaches or theft.… Read More »8 reasons why you need a security education and awareness in this period

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How to manage an ergonomic risk for remote workers

As more work is going remotely, it is an opportunity for employees to have a well-designed workstation to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and other ergonomic-related injuries.  Since more jobs are going remotely, this will continue to expose people to ergonomic risks, unlike the traditional office setting… Read More »How to manage an ergonomic risk for remote workers

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Building firm fined after workers were put at risk during warehouse renovation, and for breaching Prohibition Notice

A building firm has been fined after putting workers working at height at risk during the refurbishment of a former warehouse building in London and for breaching a Prohibition Notice. Shiva Ltd, a property investment company, and a building firm were working on a renovation… Read More »Building firm fined after workers were put at risk during warehouse renovation, and for breaching Prohibition Notice