Laboratory Safety

Updated from Laboratory Safety Editions of Imperial College, London Laboratory Safety Introduction Your safety in the laboratory is determined not only by your own actions but also by the actions…

Eye Protection at Work

Updated from “Tips on Eye Protection at Work for Better Visual Health” Edition / Occupational Safety & Health Agency of South Korea Eye Protection in Factories and Construction Sites Human…

Risk Assessment for Confined Spaces

Introduction In line with WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006, risk assessment for confined spaces must be conducted to identify safety and health hazards associated with personnel entering and working in…

Electrical Safety Program 2

See also: Electrical Safety Program (Part 1) Elements of an Electrical Safety Program Establishment of an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Electrical Hazard Classification Qualification and Training Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Assessment Engineering…

Hierarchy of Controls

Introduction Personal Protective Equipment is a component of the “hierarchy of controls” used to eliminate or reduce hazards in the workplace. The order in which the controls should be evaluated…

Electrical Hazards for R&D Laboratories

Updated from electrical hazards program of Los Almos National Laboratory Objectives of Electrical Hazards Programs To provide a whirlwind tour of R&D Electrical Safety To provide you with resources to…

Biosafety Levels Criteria – Level 1

Updated from USA standard of biohazard and biosafety levels criteria Introduction The essential elements of the four biosafety levels for activities involving infectious microorganisms and laboratory animals are summarized in…

Respiratory Protection Equipment

Updated from American standards of Respiratory Protection (NIOSH) Respiratory Protection Program Administration Knowledge of Respiratory Hazards Assessment of Respiratory Hazards Control of Respiratory Hazards Selection of Proper Respiratory PPE Training…

Overview of Foot Protection

Introduction This Foot Protection article provides basic guidelines to ensure worker safety in the workplace through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If workers are at risk of foot…

The Hazard Assessment

Introduction A first critical step in developing a comprehensive safety and health program is to identify physical and health hazards in the workplace. This process is known as a “hazard…