6 Ways To Make Your Workplace Safer In 2018
Here’s one New Year’s resolution worth saving for January: what can you do to make your workplace safer? Improving health and safety at work is never a bad idea. And you don’t need to invest much to make it happen. Here are six simple things you should be doing. 1. Train your people Basic training can make all the difference …
What is Permit to Work Systems (PTW)?
What is Permit to Work Systems (PTW) A permit-to-work system is a formal written system used to control certain types of work that are potentially hazardous. A permit-to-work is a document which specifies the work to be done and the precautions to be taken. Permits-to-work forms an essential part of safe systems of work for many maintenance activities. They allow …
Basic Forklift Safety Practices – Forklift Safety Rules
Forklifts are best labour saving devices. They preserve time and lessen the probability of injury linked with manual material handling exercises. Though, forklifts can become very dangerous for the workers if operated by a reckless or inexperienced operator. All the operators should obtain safety training before being authorised to perform or to work with the forklift. Forklift accidents lead to …
General Safety For Working at Height
Falling Objects Wear a hard hat if there is a risk of head injury from falling or thrown objects (for example, own scenery, lighting equipment, tools, or tail ends of the cable). Although some companies provide hard hats, workers are responsible for providing their own approved hard hat, if necessary. Hard Hat Requirements Keep your hard hat clean. Don’t use …
Controlling Risks From Compressed Gases
Compressed Gases Safety Key considerations for safe storage and handling of gas cylinders include: Maintaining and regularly checking cylinders, regulators, hoses and pipes to cylinders to ensure that there are no leaks or dents. Storing cylinders in an upright position to ensure the safety device functions correctly. Securing cylinders to prevent dislodgement. Transport cylinders with appropriate equipment such as trolleys …