by Hauzan on August 4, 2020
How often do MSDS sheets need to be updated? Once in three months? In every six months? One time in a year? Or every time a change is made?
Do you review your MSDS periodically?
This question may come into your head as I had the same question in the past. But, the good news is that you will find the answer in this post.
As you might already know that MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is a basic reference for handling hazardous chemicals safely. All related SOP you make have to refer to MSDS too.
Whether you are a manufacturer of a chemical product, as a supplier, or as an end-user, you have to ensure keeping the latest version of the MSDS. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: How Often Do MSDS Sheets Need to be Updated, msds update frequency, SDS update
by Hauzan on July 30, 2020
Like any other safety equipment, safety helmet also has an expiry date. The safety helmet expiry date instructs you to stop using it.
That is why you must to aware of this information. Never forget this important information. Otherwise, your safety will be in danger.
To avoid this, stick a label inside the safety helmet that shows its expiry date. So, you can check it readily at any time. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: hard hat expiration date australia, hard hat regulations 2020, msa safety helmet expiry date, safety helmet expiry date
by Hauzan on July 28, 2020
Hazard control with the elimination method is the most effective method compared with other hazard control methods; substitution, engineering control, administrative control, or PPE.
With the elimination method, hazards are removed completely from their sources.
As the result, there will be no remaining hazard after implementing this method.
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Tagged as: hazard control examples, hazard control hierarchy
by Hauzan on July 20, 2020
A confined space air quality testing equipment holds a very important role in ensuring a safe entry.
As you may already knew that oxygen deficiency, flammable gases, and vapors, and toxic gases are present in a confined space (You can read the previous article about hazards in confined space for more hazards information).
Besides that, such testing equipment is also used for air monitoring during confined space work in progress.
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Tagged as: confined space air monitoring equipment, confined space air quality testing equipment, confined space gas monitors
by Hauzan on July 20, 2020
Achieving zero accident is a mandatory target in the manufacturing industry. It can be said that without this target no one will not be able to run a business. But, it does not mean that zero accident is only a slogan.
In truth, zero accidents slogans can help you to achieve that target.
Like any other safety slogans, such as lab safety slogans, zero accidents slogans will be effective if you select one with easy to understand and communicable.to achieve
In addition, good zero accidents slogans must also be easy to remember.
If you want to know how to design effective safety slogans, you can read from my previous post How to Create Inspiring Safety Slogans in English.
Now, let’s see the zero accidents slogans as I promised.
Zero Accidents Slogans Ideas
- Our target is zero accident.
- Keep the accident record zero.
- Zero accident requires 100% commitment to safety.
- Safety is no accident.
- Zero accident is a sure way for every success.
- Be zero accident minded.
- No success can be achieved without zero accident.
- Our goal will always be zero accident.
- Zero accident does not have any number, except zero. Keep it zero.
- Our aim … no accidents!
- We plan to work in this year with zero accidents.
- We aim for zero accidents.
- Safety starts with zero accident.
- Safety is the key to zero accident.
- Only you can target zero accident.
- Be a safety hero, score a zero accident.
- Your family needs you. So, keep accident zero.
- Zero accident means zero harm.
- Zero tolerance for accidents.
- Keep accident zero by working safely.
- Zero accident is 100% achievement.
Tagged as: industrial safety slogans, plant safety slogans, safety slogans 2020, zero accidents slogans
by Hauzan on July 13, 2020
Working inside a confined space is completely different from working in a non-confined space.
The difference especially comes from its potential hazards.
As you already knew that there are a lot of hazards associated with confined space work.
And most of them are the deadliest hazards.
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Tagged as: confined space entry equipment list, confined space tools
by Hauzan on July 3, 2020
Improving safety culture cannot be done within a day or week. It will take times and requires hard work from your side.
The first thing that you must improve before improving safety culture is improving awareness toward safety.
Awareness from the employer, employees and all related stake holders.
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Tagged as: safety awareness, workplace safety awareness tips
by Hauzan on July 2, 2020
Did you know that there are 20,000 forklift-related injuries annually in the United States? Do you usually work in an area where a forklift is running? If yes, then you must read this article, 10 Easy to Follow Forklift Safety Tips for Pedestrians, to be safe.
Before going to the tips, let’s talk first about the forklift pedestrian accident statistics. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported that there are 100 deaths every year caused by forklift strikes. 36% of the victims are pedestrians.
In addition, there are 20,000 injuries every year caused by forklifts in the United States. It equals 10% of all industrial accidents. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: Forklift Safety Tips for Pedestrians
by Hauzan on July 1, 2020
Food grade hydrogen peroxide generally comes in 35% concentration. This means that hydrogen peroxide is 35% and water – as the other ingredient – is 65%.
In beverage and dairy industries, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as in aseptic packaging process.
It is used as a disinfectant to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses from packaging before food product filled into it.
The lower limit of food grade hydrogen peroxide concentration used for this purpose depends on the aseptic packaging machine. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: how to dispose of 35 food grade hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen peroxide disposal
by Hauzan on June 9, 2020
A loss control inspection by an insurance company is an example of safety audits. Another example is safety audit based on the Responsible Care or RC safety management system.
In general, there are three basic types of safety audit. One of the distinct difference between them is the audit coverage or audit scope.
But, before we are going to the detail, I am going to show you some important aspect related to the safety audit. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: Safety Audit, types of safety audits
