The safety master

  Safety audits are an essential part of maintaining a safe working environment at your factory. When a safety audit is conducted, multiple outcomes may result during or after a completed audit. The primary goal of what we call 360 degree assessments such as safety audits, ergonomic assessments, offering assistance with training and more is to maintain a safe work environment for the employees in the facility. There has been much introduction of new machine into factories over the years. These newer machines can often bring about new situations that may not have occurred with previous equipment.  During an audit, an organization can be provided with feedback that is specific to their own company's goals, objectives and wants. While the intent of a particular examination might be unclear while it takes place, various situations may become apparent to the engineer conducting the assessment or any workers during or following the assessment. How to conduct a safety audit ...

  Remember, a safety program is an ongoing process. No matter how solid your current safety program may be, there’s always room for improvement. Don’t wait until there’s an accident before you make changes and improvements to your current system. Utilize this list as a guideline to develop an effective and efficient workplace safety program that will continue to enhance your company’s overall health and welfare. Step 1: Demonstrate Company’s Commitment to Workplace Safety Your company’s commitment to workplace safety is the first step. Company leadership must demonstrate that it values its employees and takes the responsibility of workplace safety seriously. They can do this by setting an example that others are expected to follow. Make a list of subjects you want to include in your program, including topics such as employee recognition, the benefits of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to do it properly, and what role each employee should play in maintaining ...

Online safety training is rapidly becoming an important aspect of ensuring business continuity in the event of accidents. If you are reading this, chances are that you already know about the importance about being prepared for a hazard or accident. However, many people are not properly trained for handling these kinds of events. Therefore, it is important to be aware of what to look for in any potential online safety-training course or solution. 1.     Expose employees to real-world happenings using online training simulations                                                                   ...

  The process of risk assessment is a vital part of any project, and is often required as part of the risk management sub-process in project inclusion. The process may be called quantitative risk assessment or quantitative risk analysis or simply “risk assessment” by some organizations. Whatever you might call it, the goal is to find all the potential risks related to achieving the completion objectives for a given project. Quantitative risk assessments allow businesses to make well-informed decisions on matters relating to their business continuity and emergency management. Why do businesses perform a risk assessment? Well, for one reason: to determine the level of risk involved in doing business. The QRA is a calculator that can be used to evaluate that risk. The QRA should not be confused with the overall process of risk management. It is actually one-step in the overall process. By evaluating and analyzing the likelihood and impact of specific risks, along with the frequ...

  Workplace injuries are a serious problem in the industries, and can have huge impacts on employees and companies. Luckily, things are getting better. One way this is happening is through safety software helping to reduce workplace injuries. Comply With Regulatory Standards When you start a business, you are required to fill out forms and provide information about your business and employees. You will also receive inspections from OSHA. Failing to comply with workplace safety regulations causes you to be fined for each infraction. Failing to comply can result in significant penalties, hefty fines, possible suspension of operations, or even closure of the business. These regulations apply to all workplaces including manufacturing facilities, construction sites, warehouses, office buildings and the service industry. Implementing software and Process Safety Management Implementation to help reduce common workplace injuries can help reduce your fines. ...

Conducting a hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) created by the Health and Safety Executive, is one of the most important steps for a company. It helps to identify risks to workers and other people who are exposed to your business. This in turn can help protect employees from unsafe work practices, health hazards or work related accidents. For most organisations, these are mandatory recommendations with the aim of improving health and safety at work. What is hazard identification and risk assessment? The purpose of such process is to identify critical issues prior to going into the workplace. In a workplace, accidents and injuries can be costly for the company, not to mention the worker who is injured. It is also very important that workers are not injured during their work hours. Every company should have some form of risk identification and Process Hazards Analysis process. A hazard is any circumstance or condition that has the potential to cause harm. The primary pur...

  Safety is of paramount importance in every industrial setting. It doesn’t really matter what the industry is. A manufacturing unit, steel mill, chemical plant or any other type of industrial establishment – safety should be a given. What we sometimes fail to realize is that by simple virtue of working in such an environment – we expose ourselves to the risk of injury or death. Safety audit is one of the most basic requirements in any industry, and it should be given top priority. When auditing an industrial site, it is vital to look at every process, starting from the design phase until the day-to-day operations. The audit must also cover the workplace security standards. In this article, we will discuss Safety Audit IS 14489 – a crucial auditing standard followed by various organizations around the world. Every industrial organization seeks to ensure the safety of their workers from both external and internal occupational hazards. To ensure that an organization maintains it...