Slip Trip Hazards and Control Measures at workplace

 Slip Trip Hazards and Control MeasuresToday I am going to discuss the biggest hazard in the construction sites or in fact all types of work places i.e. slip trip. It can be avoided easily but unfortunately it is neglected most of the times and will give huge impact on work life. We will start with the most common slip trip hazards: ·        Slippery...

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PPE( Personal Protective Equipment )and Ladder Safety

PPE( Personal Protective Equipment )and Ladder Safety Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ladder safety are essential components of workplace safety. PPE refers to equipment designed to protect workers from hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls. Ladders, on the other hand, are commonly used in various industries...

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QHSE Notice Board at a workplace and importance of the notice board at a workplace

QHSE Notice Board  Notice board is a means of communication for a construction site. It will make things much more easy for health and safety professional specially conveying messages, lesson learnts and local authority updates related to HSE. What should be displayed on the notice board:Information for employees – poster with site...

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY at Construction Site

 ELECTRICAL SAFETY   Only competent/authorized electricians are allowed to make the electrical installations. Electrical power load for tasks must be assessed and suitable equipment must be installed. (e.g. Suitably rated panels, cables, sockets etc.) Power generators/electrical panels must be provided with appropriately rated circuit breakers (rcds) inspected regularly for its intended purpose. Secured (locked) appropriately from...

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QHSE Audit.

                                               QHSE Audit Complete Process IntroductionQHSE, which stands for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment, is an integral part of any organization. It involves the management of quality, health and safety, and environmental risks in the workplace. One of the ways organizations ensure...

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What is Near Miss and Why it is important to report and record Near Miss?

 Near Miss    WHAT IS A NEAR MISS?   "A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, damage or product loss but had the potential to do so.". it is the definition which i read in the NEBOSH books and it is the most accurate as i believe.    The difference between a near miss and a full blown incident is often a fraction of a second that may not be there the next time.   Examples...

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Hazards and control measures while working with Chemical at Work place

 Chemical safety Hazards Associated:Diseases Acute health effects.  Chronic health effects.  Illness. Accidental fires. Health and Safety Point to discuss:     Hazardous substances must be stored in suitable and un-damaged Containers placed at appropriately bunded locatio...

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Safe usage of Abrasive Wheels and hazards related to abrasive wheels at Work Place

ABRASIVE WHEELSHazards Associated:There are many risks associated with using abrasive wheels of which you need to be aware of:1.      Collapse, fragmentation or explosion of discs.2.      Particles flying from materials being cut.3.      Dust, avoid dry cutting, if not possible use respiratory...

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