industrial hazard safety Articles
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The life cycle of weak signals related to safety
This paper addresses the problem of weak signals management in the domain of industrial safety. We propose a model of the weak signal life cycle, from its emergence to the decision that should be taken to avoid the related hazard. This model represents this life cycle as four successive steps associated with barriers that the weak signal has to overcome. These four steps are: 1. detection; 2. ...
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Are you serious about safety?
Are you serious about safety? Hughes Safety have been at the forefront of emergency safety shower, eye/face wash and decontamination equipment manufacturing for 50 years. From humble beginnings as a family owned, local business, Hughes have grown into an international pioneer and leader in the industry.Our aim is to exceed customer expectations in everything we do, whatever the requirement and ...
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The role of risk assessment in obtaining technical information for emergency preparedness and planning due to major industrial accidents: views from a UN international project
Government, industry and the community now recognise the need to identify, assess and control the risks to both people and the environment that come from potentially hazardous industries. Comprehensive risk assessment and safety management are essential to ensure an orderly development and the safety of people and the environment. The increased awareness that hazards and accidents may result in a ...
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Basic Principle of Safety
A basic principle of safety can be illustrated by the accident triangle. This principle states that for each accidental death that occurs, there are X instances of human injury, Y instances of property damage, and Z instances of what we will call Near Misses (in which the hazardous situation exists but an accident does not occur). Common examples of Near Miss behavior include smoking in bed, or ...
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Gas analyzer builds complete picture of contamination - Case study
Occupational health specialists from Wisconsin, USA, are utilising FTIR gas analysis technology to identify and quantify both known and unknown gas species in a wide variety of applications in which workers are potentially at risk. The FTIR instrument, a Gasmet DX4040, is owned by North Shore Environmental Construction (NSEC), a specialist in the management of hazardous materials response and ...
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Safety Smart Companies: Three Workplace Hazard Observation Tips
This week we continue to explore the themes being highlighted in 2016’s National Safety Month. Every June the National Safety Council (NSC) encourages us to raise health and safety awareness throughout our lives. Last week we talked about how “Safety Smart” employers can promote workplace wellness. In honor of this week’s theme, “Watch Out For Danger,” ...
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MSDS evolution: from document to data to globalization
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was first adopted in 1983 for the manufacturing sector. In 1987, the agency expanded the scope of coverage to include all industries where employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals. The catalyst for HCS was the powerful Right-to-Know (RTK) movement that gained momentum in the late 1970s, first at the state level, as it forged ahead to ...
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Enhesa Enforcement Corner - Issue 3
Enforcement in September 2017 Input from Ruth White, Jimena Murillo, Deidre Perquy, Elise Saade, Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford, Michael George Pantelides and Karolina Wrzecionkowska Enhesa keeps an eye on regulatory enforcement actions around the globe, which can range in magnitude and severity – but all add up. Here are just some examples of the many enforcement cases that occurred around ...
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Management of Hazardous Wastes
' Management of hazardous waste is a growing concern in many countries. The long-term impacts and costs of improper disposal can be very high and the emphasis must be on prevention. A comprehensive management system should include (i) policies, institutions and effective regulations and (ii) adequate and acceptable disposal facilities (either public or private). This note outlines the key ...
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