How To Use the Bowtie Method To Manage Risk and Prioritize Actions
How To Use the Bowtie Method To Manage Risk and Prioritize Actions Balancing different, often conflicting risks poses a challenge for many businesses. And when a significant event disrupts normal business operations, the temptation can be to focus all attention and resources on risks associated with that event. The danger is that other, pre-existing risks […]
Mitigating Risks: The Advantages of Digital Permit to Work Solutions
Mitigating Risks: The Advantages of Digital Permit to Work Solutions A permit to work (PTW) system is used in industries such as chemical, construction, energy, manufacturing and mining that deal with high-risk operational activities. In these environments, operational and process safety personnel are constantly on the brink of a potential catastrophe, with just one incident separating them from […]
How to Manage the Full Incident Lifecycle to Reduce Workplace Accidents
Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention: Improving Your Strategy
EBOOK | 15 MINUTE READ How To Improve Your Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Strategy Herbert William Heinrich hypothesized that if the number of minor incidents went down, the number of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) would fall at the same rate. So, for the last near-century, health and safety professionals have depended on reducing incidents to prevent SIFs. But while Heinrich’s philosophy was sound, his theory isn’t accurate. In […]
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Exploring the Role of Industrial Hygiene Software in Risk Mitigation
Exploring the Role of Industrial Hygiene Software in Risk Mitigation Modern workplaces can be hazardous environments. The introduction of new chemicals, tools or practices show that hazards and risks in the workplace are constantly evolving. The challenge is to stay a step ahead and be prepared. It is crucial to make sure every hazard is […]
7 Key Benefits of a Job Hazard Analysis
7 Key Benefits of a Job Hazard Analysis Like all key safety procedures, the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) aims to create a safer, healthier workplace. By examining the relationship between a worker, the task, the tools and the environment, a JHA can help your business identify hazards involved in a specific job and therefore reduce […]
The Difference Between Reactive and Proactive Health & Safety Management
The Difference Between Reactive and Proactive Health & Safety Management It may sound complex, but the difference between proactive and reactive health and safety management is simple. Reactive organizations manage incidents after they occur, while proactive organizations aim to be preventative by identifying and resolving hazards before they lead to incidents. For example, audits, pre-task checklists, pre-incident investigations, training and inspections are proactive measures […]
5 Tips for Encouraging Hazard Reporting
5 Tips for Encouraging Hazard Reporting Hazard reporting is a crucial piece of any company’s health and safety puzzle. It ensures that management can step in when there’s potential for danger. But many companies struggle to encourage their employees to report hazards when they’re spotted. Here are 5 ways your company can boost hazard reporting […]
What Comes First? Managing Workplace Incidents or Risk Mitigation?
