by Dana Chang | Dec 16, 2024 | Health, Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee to provide protection against a hazard (e.g., infectious agents and toxins). General work clothes (e.g., uniform, pants, shirts, blouses) are not intended to function as...
by Dana Chang | Nov 22, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
The Growing Threat of Extreme Weather Whether their frequency or severity is driven by climate change or other environmental factors, the impacts of extreme weather events are strongly related to the preparedness and infrastructure put in place to mitigate...
by Dana Chang | Nov 1, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
REACH requires the registration of chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric ton per year. This requirement applies per substance and per manufacturer or importer (as appropriate). Registration applies to chemical...
by Dana Chang | Oct 18, 2024 | Health, Safety
Fire is a chemical reaction that requires three elements to be present for the reaction to take place and continue. The three elements are: Heat, or an ignition sourceFuel Oxygen These three elements typically are referred to as the “fire triangle.” Fire is the...
by Dana Chang | Oct 11, 2024 | Health, Safety
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign provides an ideal opportunity to educate workers about the importance of fire safety. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for...
by Dana Chang | Oct 4, 2024 | Health, Safety
What is hazardous energy? Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected...
