By: Youssef Nohra, Ph.D. | EHS, Environmental & ESG, and Content Manager
A resource is something that can be used for making profits or benefits, whether that be a source, supply, or support. Resources are often natural sources of wealth or features to improve quality of life. Resources are essential elements of a business, including land, capital, material, machines,...
Fire hazards are workplace hazards that either involve the presence of a flame, increase the probability that an uncontrolled fire will occur, or increase the severity of a fire should one occur.Fire hazards include:FlamesSparksHot objectsFlammable chemicalsChemicals accelerants, which can increase...
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a branch of public health aimed at improving workplace health and safety standards. It studies injury and illness trends in the worker population and offers suggestions for mitigating the risks and hazards they encounter on the job.Every occupation has health...
Performing a risk assessment is the first step to understanding what kind of safety gloves you'll need.
Selecting gloves with the right level of cut resistance is an integral part of hand safety.
Falls can be deadly at heights as low as six feet.There is a saying in the safety world: "It's not the fall that kills you; it's the sudden stop at the end of it." The fall's impact on the body and the worker's collision with the point of impact are usually what causes a...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in workplace settings. They are, however, separated procedures with distinct purposes:HAZOP (Hazard and Operabiltiy Study) is used to identify abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root causesHAZID (Hazard Identification) is a...
Hot work and cold work permits are work permits that authorize controlled work in nonstandard, potentially hazardous conditions. They consist of specific instructions regarding the nature of the job, time and place, and communicate information regarding safety procedures.Hot Work PermitsHot work...
Every month, members of the Safeopedia community come together for an online members' book club to discuss important workplace health and safety topics, share their...
By: Tamara Parris
Contractors are a vital part of any organization, but they also introduce a unique set of risks. Those risks can be mitigated with a contractor management program. These...
By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing
Although it exists solely for worker safety, fall protection is still a contentious topic on some worksites. Workers look at the past through rose-colored safety glasses...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
In this episode of Safeonomics, Scott and Gabe speak with Abby Ferri, Chief Risk Officer at Insurate and all-around Safety rock star, about what it means to be a safety...
By: Scott Cuthbert | CEO & Co-Founder
Every month, members of the Safeopedia community come together for an online member's book club to discuss important workplace health and safety topics, share their...
By: Tamara Parris
Hustle culture is attractive to some people in the corporate world. It places work at the center of one's life and compels professionals to measure their worth based...
By: Jeffrey Cassells | Content Strategist and Consultant
At the beginning of 2022, productivity in the U.S. dropped sharply to its lowest level since 1947. After a tumultuous few years of moving in and out of the office and a...
By: Sophie Bishop
Health and safety is an increasingly important aspect of our lives, especially in an era marked by pandemics and global uncertainty. In June, the International Labour...
By: Aron Tozser
Every month, members of the Safeopedia community come together for an online member's book club to discuss important workplace health and safety topics, share their...
By: Tamara Parris
Safety signs are ubiquitous in the workplace. And no matter their shape, size, or color, they all serve the same fundamental purpose: communicating information that can...
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Scott Cuthbert, CEO of Safeopedia, and Gabe Encarnacion, VP of BBL Safety, have collaborated to present Safeonomics, a podcast that offers safety professionals insight...
By: Scott Cuthbert | CEO & Co-Founder
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is familiar to workers in the oil and gas sector, wastewater processors, and operators of certain...
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
So much of what we purchase is made from some form of plastic, from water bottles and food containers to packaging materials. As a result, plastic waste in the workplace...
By: Sophie Bishop
There is nothing boring about being a safety professional. While some of your duties will remain the same from year to year, your job is continuously evolving. Standards...
By: Scott Cuthbert | CEO & Co-Founder
The safety team's job is to identify and control workplace hazards. Yet, safety personnel are often viewed as a safety hazard themselves.Despite many attempts to...
By: Shawn Mantel
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Bryan McWhorter is a safety professional with eight years of experience in driving and teaching safety. Bryan gained his knowledge and experience as the safety officer and Senior Trainer for Philips Lighting. Philips is a strong health and well-being company that promotes a safety first culture.
Karoly has worked at a senior level (both as an employee and a contractor) for organizations in the construction and manufacturing industries. He has a passion for developing and improving health and safety programs.
Daniel Clark is the founder and President of Clark Health and Safety Ltd., providing safety and quality consultation across various industries in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree, certification in health and safety, certificates in both CAD design and CNC, auditing certifications and the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Being raised and practicing in Calgary, the heart of Canada’s energy industry, most of Daniel’s career has been energy related. He has performed safety and quality roles from field supervision to office-based administration and management. Daniel’s consulting business has worked with organizations offering engineering services, restoration, pipeline, environmental, manufacturing and food service.