Occupational Health
14 articles
What are hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies?
In one iron ore pelletizing industry, the mean risk rating plummeted from 9.
What is Industrial Ventilation and How Does It Prevent Hazards?
At City of Glasgow College's Riverside campus, welding demonstrations were conducted without the correct use of ventilation equipment, a critical safety lapse discovered by the Health and Safety Execu
What Are Asbestos Hazards and Safe Removal Practices for Tradespeople?
88% of Gen Z and millennial tradespeople have cut into suspicious materials on the job without knowing what was in them, according to an asbestos survey.
How to Use Hand and Power Tools Safely: A Training Guide
Tools falling from overhead cause many accidents, a persistent, underestimated workplace risk.
What Are Effective Workshop Ventilation Principles for a Safe Environment?
Lecturers at City of Glasgow College conducted welding demonstrations without proper ventilation, simply because they had not received training on how to use the system designed to protect against dan
What Are Commercial Cleaning Service Safety Standards?
Today, 60.3% of janitorial services are outsourced, shifting compliance and safety burdens to external providers who often operate with less direct oversight. This widespread reliance means thousands
What Are Universal Design Principles for Workplace Safety?
In the construction industry alone, preventable workplace injuries cost the U.
The Monitoring Gap in Ventilation Safety Standards
A new proposed design standard for industrial ventilation, intended to protect workers from airborne hazards, astonishingly contains no requirement for monitoring its own effectiveness.
How to Select and Use PPE in Trade Environments Safely
A survey of construction workers revealed a critical safety gap: nearly half reported not using personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, despite clear risks.
What Are Ergonomic Principles for Skilled Trades Injury Prevention?
Block masons manually lift over 200 concrete masonry units (CMUs) each day, with individual units weighing 16.
Why ergonomic principles are crucial for skilled trades injury prevention
More than 90% of participating construction firms had a written safety program, yet the majority lacked trade-specific ergonomic interventions, according to a study published in PubMed .
Skilled trades safety: Tech deployed, yet workers remain at risk
Despite advanced tech deployment, heat-related deaths in skilled trades rose 117% since 1999, revealing a critical disconnect in worker safety outcomes.
The False Economy of Inadequate PPE: Why Investing in Quality Safety Gear Is Non-Negotiable
The hidden costs of cheap safety gear represent a false economy that trades short-term savings for long-term risk. This is why investing in quality equipment is non-negotiable.
Top 5 Essential Safety Practices for Power Tools in Confined Spaces
Working with power tools in confined spaces presents unique hazards. This guide outlines the five most critical safety practices, from personal protective equipment to atmospheric monitoring, to protect trades professionals.