SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES- PART 1
What are Pesticides? A pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests. Pesticides include herbicides …
Road Traffic Accidents and Safety Measure – PART 3 (Pedestrian Safety)
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2019, 6,205 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 76,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide. …
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Road Traffic Accidents and Safety Measure – PART 2
It is possible to reduce road accident rate and severity by adopting and enforcing proper safety measures. Health of the Nation is more important than the wealth of the Nation”. …
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Road Traffic Accidents and Safety Measure – PART 1
Road safety means safety for all road users. Accident risks on the road, during both work-related driving and leisure time driving, involve risks to the driver, passengers and other road …
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Noise and the Need of Hearing Protection in the Workplace
Hearing Protection In The Workplace When does hearing loss, or hearing impairment, become the result of a work-related exposure? After all, we live in a world where loud noises are …
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Safety Tips During Rainy Seasons
Who doesn’t love the sound of rain, the smell of earth and the sight of bright green trees paired with blooming flowers? However, from road accidents to power breakdowns, this wet …
SAFETY TIPS ON LONE WORKING
WHO ARE LONE WORKERS Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. Anybody who works alone, including contractors, self-employed people and employee, is classed as …
Dealing with Dust in the Workplace
Understanding the Risks Occupational dust hazards causes health problems for workers, including those in construction, shingle manufacturing and glass production roles, which employers have a responsibility to address. Workplace dust …
SAFETY TIPS ON DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Health and …
SAFETY TIPS ON THE USE OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS
WHAT ARE ASBESTOS MATERIALS? Asbestos refers to a group of fibrous minerals used to strengthen and fireproof materials. When inhaled over long periods of time, asbestos fibers become trapped in …