Month: March 2018
The Objective Of Risk Assessment
The main objective of risk assessment is to determine the measures required by the organization to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and, thereby, decrease the level of the occupational injuries and the ill health. The goal is to help the employer or the self-employed person to define the measures required to comply with their legal statutory duty …
The Difference Between Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
The Difference Between the Fire Prevention and Fire Protection? Those who manage or own a business, residential property or home have various goals for their facilities. The essential shared goals are to keep the residents, customers, employees, clients, and even themselves & their loved ones safe from the severe or dangerous effects of the fire. It is essential to exercise both …
What is the Difference Between Dangerous Occurrence and Near Miss?
A Near Miss is defined as an incident in which there was no injury or property damage but where the potential for serious consequences existed. Or A near miss is an event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but could have potentially resulted in loss man, material or equipment etc. A Dangerous Occurrence is one of …
Types of Work Permits in Safety
Types of Work Permits in Safety What is a Work Permit? A work permit is a written form used to authorize the jobs that endanger workers to the serious hazards. It recognizes the work to be done, the hazards involved, and the necessary preparation and the precautions for the job. Examples of the jobs needing work permits are those requiring …
List Of Principal Abbreviations In Health and Safety
Most abbreviations are defined within the text. Abbreviations are not always used if it is not appropriate within the particular context of the sentence. The most commonly used ones are as follows: ACL – Approved carriage list ACM – Asbestos -containing material ACOP – Approved Code of Practice ACPO – Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland AIB – Asbestos …