Post Publication Date: November 12, 2024 Company: Etazuma Mining, Abuja. Head HSE Job Summary To lead, develop, and implement a robust HSE management system that ensures compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies. The Head, HSE will oversee all HSE activities, promote a… Read More »Head HSE Mining Company Abuja
Employee safety is an integral part of any company’s responsibility. According to the Occupational safety and health Act (OSHA Act) of 1970, Every company has the responsibility to protect their employee against workplace hazards. Anyway, some companies are already doing well in this regard. In… Read More »Can a company be sued for employee safety negligence in the USA?
Sainsbury’s, A supermarket giant has been fined £1M on the 8th of April 2022 following a customer accident. What leads to the Sainsbury’s supermarket’s one million pounds fine. According to IOSH Magazine, the West Berkshire council investigator, Abi Stinson narrated that the incident happened during the covid… Read More »Sainsbury’s supermarket has been fined 1million pounds.
Safety induction is done for workers when they newly come to work in a workplace or a site. It’s one of the management proactive tools to improve the safety management system of an organisation. Induction introduces the culture of the organisation to the workers and equally… Read More »How to conduct a safety induction
Hammer safety will protect the user from dangers associated with using the hammer. Hammers are the most used hand tools to drive nails, screws or other items into wood or concrete. On construction sites, and in our various homes, Hammers are always available for work activities.… Read More »Toolbox talk on hammer safety
The conveyor system is used for transporting materials from one place to another, usually for bulky or heavy materials. More so, conveyors are mechanical handling equipment that is fast and efficient for the movement of materials. We have many types of conveyor systems. They are In… Read More »Toolbox talk on the conveyor system
Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace can lead to injuries and accidents. Over 70% of these are caused by human behavior, such as horseplay, poor hygiene, complacency, and use of damaged or inappropriate personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include unstable work areas, overloaded electrical sockets, poor sanitary conditions, and defective equipment. Ensuring safety involves supervision, correction of hazards, reporting unsafe practices, and educating workers about their impacts.
Chain saw safety is good to prevent incidents emanating from chain saw use. Well, a chain saw is a powerful piece of work equipment usually notorious for severe accidents that happen in the wood industry. That’s why it’s essential to protect the employee during usage. … Read More »Toolbox talk on a chain saw safety
Electricity safety prevents electricity hazards from causing injury or harm to persons. Equally, electrical safety entails good work practices. Good work practices prevent workers from being victims of any electrical hazard in the workplace. Electrical hazards are burns, electric shock, electrocution, arcing explosions from unsuitable electrical… Read More »Toolbox talk on electrical safety
Working at height refers to jobs above 1.8 meters or below ground level and presents hazards, including falling objects, platform collapse, and unsafe ladder use. Safety measures include competent supervision, risk assessment, working from ground level or reducing work distance to the ground, clear communication, safety gear, and regularly inspecting work equipment. Unsafe practices should be reported while lightweight tasks should utilize ladders, with scaffold or platforms for heavy-duty tasks.
