The systems approach to any investigative process is only the beginning of the numerous questions which must be asked, but it can help to identify and filter the most important ones, with the goal of...
The true purpose behind investigating is to provide a company, and it's employees, the opportunity to identify hazards in their workplace. Once the knowledge of the root cause is known, then corrective action can be...
Before beginning any investigation, focus on investigating the program, not the behavior. It is important to determine if the result of an issue lies in the original safety and health programs implemented. This eliminates the...
Heat is a by-product of action. When you're working your body generates energy which is turned into heat. The body will always try to get rid of this excess heat and stabilize your internal temperature,...
Heat exposure can be completely preventable. A proper inspection of your work environment and the tasks at hand should give you and idea of where you need to be cautious and what to be concerned...
The environment you work in will directly affect your exposure to heat. If you work in a foundry, or around hot equipment, you could be in danger. It is not only the hot sun which...
The most important component of the Globally Harmonized System is the Safety Data Sheet. This is a standardized packet of information required for every chemical in use. All SDS contains information on where the chemical...
When you work with or around chemicals you will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment. This equipment is designed to limit your exposure to the chemical and protect you if there is an accidental...
The Globally Harmonized System was created to unify and simply all the information one needed to know about working with chemicals safely. The GHS created a standard where all workplaces must keep Safety Data Sheets...
Accident prevention begins with paying attention, to the tasks you are doing, and the environment you are in. Being able to identify hazards that could result in strain is an important step in avoiding accidents...
