Fire safety in high-rise buildings
Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm …
Manual handling
Manual handling causes a significant proportion of all workplace injuries. These include work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries …
Organizational matters
This section covers issues that can affect workers and may need action from employers at an organizational level. Each segment explains how factors in the workplace can have an impact, …
Pressure equipment
Many types of pressure equipment can be hazardous. These include steam boilers and associated pipework, pressurized hot-water boilers, air compressors, air receivers and associated pipework, autoclaves, gas storage tanks and …
Noise
Loud noise at work can damage workers hearing. This usually happens gradually and it may only be when the damage caused by noise combines with hearing loss due to ageing …
Workplace Violence Safety Talk
Workplace Violence Safety Talk Workplace violence is any threat, disruptive behaviors, intimidation, physical aggression, or act of violence in the workplace including homicide. Homicide in the workplace is currently the …
Machinery, plant and equipment
This section covers the different safety aspects of using machinery and maintaining plant and equipment in the workplace. Employers should consider how their workers use machinery, and have adequate maintenance …
Workers
Employers should give their workers the right information, instruction, and training so that they can work safely and take steps to protect themselves from hazards. This is not only a …
Workplaces
Workplaces must provide a safe and healthy environment for workers and take their welfare needs (facilities e.g. those that are necessary for the well-being of workers, such as washing, toilet, …
Harmful Chemical and Biological agents/substances
The agents/substances can be in different forms or transmitted in various ways such as dusts, gases or fumes that are breathed in, or liquids, gels or powders that come into …
Harmful Chemical and Biological agents/substances Read More »