Building Safety From the Ground Up: A Blueprint for Safer Workplaces in High-Risk Industries
The numbers don’t lie: In 2023/24, the construction and agriculture sectors saw the highest rates of fatal injuries among workers, […]
Hazards are anything that can cause harm to employees, visitors, or anyone else in the workplace. Here are some common types of hazards:
Employers are required by law to identify these hazards, assess the risks they pose, and take steps to eliminate or control them. This process is part of a risk assessment, which is a fundamental aspect of managing workplace health and safety.
The numbers don’t lie: In 2023/24, the construction and agriculture sectors saw the highest rates of fatal injuries among workers, […]
ARECC, an acronym for Anticipate, Recognize, Evaluate, Control, and Confirm, is a comprehensive decision-making framework and process that is integral
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a critical component in the Hierarchy of Controls, serving as the last line of defence
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Prevention through Design (PtD), also known as safety by design in Europe, is a proactive approach to minimizing occupational hazards
Hazard substitution refers to the process of replacing something that produces a hazard with something that does not produce a
Hazard elimination refers to the process of completely removing a hazard from a workplace, making it the most effective method
In the construction industry, flying objects pose a significant risk. They can cause injuries or damage property. Effective management of
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The Forklift Danger Zone is a critical safety concept in the construction industry, referring to the area around and within
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An Explosive Catastrophe In a tragedy that shook the local community, a military explosives manufacturer, Chemring Countermeasures Limited, faced a
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Ensuring aerial lift safety in construction involves proper training, regular equipment checks, adherence to safety guidelines, and use of personal
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