How safety and health professionals can scope out the big picture of workplace hazards and assess their risks through Visual Literacy practices. Here’s a hypothetical scenario: You are a safety and ...

A Hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injuries, accidents or other undesirable effects. A Risk is the possibility that a personal injury, property loss or environmental harm will ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- One of the root causes of workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents is the failure to identify or recognize hazards which are present or could have been anticipated in ...

Safety is paramount in the sheet metal workplace, and yet, hazards lurk in even the most benign environments. From slips and falls to chemical exposures, the potential for accidents is always present.

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Almost all employers want to ensure their workplaces are safe zones that are free from accidents. But despite this, work-related incidents and health concerns persist. The UK Health and Safety ...

CHICO — Identifying and documenting potential safety hazards on and adjacent to the Chico State campus was the idea behind the annual Moonlit Safety Walk, giving university students and employees, as ...

Fire incidents linked to work at height often start with small ignition sources that go unnoticed. Elevated platforms, mobile ...

Modern technology results in a safer work environment and has a profound impact on overall workplace safety for all industries. Some technological advancements are becoming increasingly popular to ...

When walking into an industrial or construction site, potential health and safety hazards aren’t too difficult to spot. These can range from cluttered walkways and flammable materials to inadequate ...

Here’s a hypothetical scenario: You are a safety and health professional going where no professional has gone before. You’ve been hired by a metal fabricating plant in the Midwest. It is family-owned ...