The Health and Safety Committee is an integral part of the company's Internal Responsibility System (IRS). Its purpose is to identify hazards and make recommendations to the employer to control the...

The Covid-19 pandemic and the associated health and safety measures to contain its spread have forced businesses to make some sudden and challenging changes. Many of them had to quickly adjust their...

Asphalt paving season is upon us, and it's the right time for contractors to start preparing their equipment for the busy season. So, what steps need to be taken to make the most of these productive...

A proven way to verify and measure the effectiveness of an organization's safety efforts is to conduct field personnel observations. Conducting field personnel observations enables the organization...

No one is solely responsible for workplace health and safety. Why? Because it is simply too big of a task for a single person. That's why the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) expects business...

When millions of people lost power in Texas and other southern states, propane came to the rescue for some but others died of carbon monoxide poisoning as they desperately tried to heat their homes...

With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting everyday business operations, business owners and managers must do all in their power to ensure worker health and workplace safety. They also need to ensure...

Did you know? Downtime caused by equipment malfunction can cost facilities anywhere from 5% to 20% of their productive capability. An effective preventive maintenance checklist can help limit...

Inspection checklists help business owners and employees prevent accidents and minimize downtime. They also help you meet regulatory standards, promote workplace safety, improve preventive...

There are many cases where it is necessary to rent equipment for use in your facility. Renting it for the duration of the project or a specific task is also a cost-effective option. In most...