Truck Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral This the latest “safety fail” photo currently going viral on social media. A guy unloading a table-top truck, decked out head-to-toe in all the PPE imaginable including a fall arrest harness which obviously isn't going to work very … [Read more...] about Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral
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Toolbox Talk Show–PPE
Toolbox Talk Show – PPE Sarah Jane (The Safety Nerd) is making a series of videos and podcasts covering some of the basic fundamentals of safety. This is the first one (below) and you will be able to see them all here: http://www.riskologyconsulting.com.au/podcast SJ has also been blogging for … [Read more...] about Toolbox Talk Show–PPE
Why my safety threatens the safety of wildlife
Why my safety threatens the safety of wildlife Great recent article on the Safety Differently Blog Posted by Terry Reis Terry writes about something we all lament, about a time, not so long ago, when safety wasn’t the painful and, often times, ridiculous burden it is today. It was something you … [Read more...] about Why my safety threatens the safety of wildlife
OMG! – He is not wearing PPE!
OMG! – He is not wearing PPE! And he obviously hasn't read the Safe Work Method Statement! See the video below. Seriously, before you complain that the photocopier is stuck again or the coffee in the boardroom is the wrong brand, spare a thought for brick workers in Bangladesh suffering in its … [Read more...] about OMG! – He is not wearing PPE!
Top Ten Work Gloves – A Buyer’s Guide
Top Ten Work Gloves - A Buyer’s Guide Guest Post Protective equipment is essential to a number of jobs across a wide range of activities and can often prevent employees from receiving serious injuries. Whether we are talking about protective goggles, flame-retardant trousers or complex harness … [Read more...] about Top Ten Work Gloves – A Buyer’s Guide
Minimising the Risks of Arc Flash
Minimising the Risks of Arc Flash Author: Simon Raglione-Hall Technical Manager - Clydesdale Ltd According to research carried out by ISSA, electrical arc flash events occur at least daily in the UK, the results of which can be disastrous, possibly fatal. While industry is increasingly aware of … [Read more...] about Minimising the Risks of Arc Flash
Listen to Music Safely at Work
Listen to Music Safely at Work Having trouble getting people to wear hearing protection? Employees like to listen to music but cant hear what going on around them? These ear muffs from Elvex could be the answer. The have a built in radio and earphone jack. Speakers limited to 82dB and … [Read more...] about Listen to Music Safely at Work
Five Types of Safety Equipment You Can’t Do Without
Five Types of Safety Equipment You Can’t Do Without Safety too often gets regarded as something that’s simply required by the government. In some workplaces, it’s (dangerously) regarded as something that employees can shrug off, as long as you don’t get caught. But, it’s time to remember that … [Read more...] about Five Types of Safety Equipment You Can’t Do Without
Some of these guys aren’t wearing hard hats!
OMG! - Some of these guys aren’t wearing hard hats! … [Read more...] about Some of these guys aren’t wearing hard hats!
Preventing Slips and Falls – Tiger Grip OverShoes
"Simple facts: floor safety standards + hazards management = Slips and Falls still occurring on a daily basis" Providing employees with the appropriate safety equipment is an obligation for companies in Australia. In certain industries, high staff turnover can oblige employers to source … [Read more...] about Preventing Slips and Falls – Tiger Grip OverShoes