Electrical Insulation Mats
Electrical Insulation Mats Electrical systems that use AC or DC voltage, i.e., up to 66KV AC and 24V DC require the employer to provide an electrically insulated mat to protect the worker from electrocution. Electrically insulated mats are generally used at electrical substations, lift machine rooms, transformer rooms, switchboard rooms, electrical panel areas, around bus…
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International Youth Day 2022
Young People at Work – How can we manage their Health and Safety? New to the Job? Be Safe:– The workplace is one location where danger exists, in the form of actively running machinery and being operated by humans. In a broader picture, industries are prone to accidents where every step involves a considerable level…
Sitting is the New Smoking
When someone asks you about life-threatening experiences that you’ve come in contact with, I’m sure that sitting in a chair isn’t something that comes to your mind. Studies have shown that sitting for long periods of time can lead to different types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and back pain. If we can…
Fall Arrest Safety Nets
Working at height is a common activity in most workplaces, such as in the construction industry. Employers take a variety of measures to prevent falls from height. Of the various measures, one such measure is the use of fall arrest safety nets. These come under passive fall protection measures when working at height. Safety nets…
Clean Agent Portable Fire Extinguisher
We have all heard of water extinguishers, foam extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, and dry chemical powder extinguishers. But there is also another type of extinguisher, which are known as the “Clean Agent” extinguisher. What is a “Clean Agent” fire extinguisher? It is a type of fire extinguisher that uses a volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that…
Musculoskeletal Disorders at Work
Employers must safeguard employees against the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused or exacerbated by their jobs. MSDs are a group of ailments and illnesses that affect the back, joints, and limbs. If these risks exist, the employer must also consider specific risk assessments on manual handling, vibration, and working with display screen equipment in…
World Youth Skills Day 2022
Transforming youth skills for the future in Health & Safety One of the budding sectors for youth employment is Occupational Safety and Health. However, there are still a lot of gaps between the industrial requirement and people’s awareness and skills in this field. Hence on this day, i.e., “World Youth Skills Day 2022 – Transforming…
Global Energy Independence Day
Is Nuclear Power the safest way to achieve Energy Independence? Nuclear power has become the future of Global Energy Independence. Hence, this Global Energy Independence Day, we will explore the potential of nuclear power as a far safer option to achieve the goal of energy independence than any other energy source. Suppose you are wondering…