July 22, 2021
Hazard identification and risk analysis are an integral part of the occupational health and safety (OHS) management process. The absence of these requirements could result in a serious injury or fatality, which in turn can lead to serious financial implications […]
July 15, 2021
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) principles can be employed to prevent hazards and create safe work environments. BBS has grown from an idea in the Industrial Age that is beginning to emerge in the Connected Workplace as a way of managing people […]
July 7, 2021
Process hazard analysis, also known as PHA, is one of the most critical elements of process safety management. This method of analysis identifies safety hazards and possible contributing factors within areas of expertise such as engineering, operations, and chemical manufacturing. […]
June 24, 2021
The HAZOP study gives the risk manager an opportunity to examine all critical design, operating, and maintenance aspects of a process system concurrently with their interactions, interrelationships, and interdependence. It provides an opportunity for thorough examination of all factors that […]
June 7, 2021
Most organizations fail to conduct process hazard analysis (PHA) because they are not sure of the benefits they will get from it. This article details the benefits of process hazard analysis so that you can find out if your organization […]
June 7, 2021
In any body of work, you will always have the risk of human error. Whether that be in a manufacturing facility, service industry, or even IT support. This is true in the office as well. In fact, research shows that […]
May 27, 2021
Health and safety auditing is perhaps the best way to ensure that the workplace remains a safe place for both employees and customers. Examples of health and safety risks can be anything from poor lighting to slippery floors and unsafe […]
May 13, 2021
A Hazard and Operability Study is an analysis of the major factors involved in a situation that can determine the outcome to a large extent. It specifically deals with events that could lead to significant losses or production issues within […]
May 6, 2021
Process hazards analysis (PHA) is a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and preventing potential mishaps in the way that work is carried out. Naturally, the goal of such an analysis is to identify and eliminate any and all situations that […]
April 16, 2021
Scopes of work are generally a description of what is to be accomplished by the fire safety assessor during the course of a job. They include references to any code requirements, past fire inspector recommendations, and other suggested practices. Scope […]