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What Does Quality Actually Mean on a Project?
Ask ten project managers what "quality" means and you'll get ten different answers. Some will point to the sign-off checklist. Some will say it's about meeting the client's requirements. A few will mention ISO 9001. And at least one will quietly admit they're not...
Employer responsibilities that workers may not understand.
I have worked in health and safety in the workplace since 2001. As a trainer and educator, I aim to make complex, legal writings as understandable as possible. I am not a lawyer but did study 5 years of law subjects in my Business Training. This should bring clarity...
Hardhats
Anatomy of a Hard Hat As per regulation requirements, hard hats, or protective helmets, must consist of a shell and suspension system. The shell is the outside of a hard hat. It is rounded in shape to protect the crown of the head. A suspension system is used to...
List of Environmental Factors
The following are some of the environmental issues that businesses should be familiar with: Environmental Permits Air Quality Regulations Environmental cleanup including brown-fields, resource conservation and recovery Ecosystem protection (regulations for wetlands,...
Occupational Health Hazards
List of Occupational Health Hazards (how many can you tick at your workplace?) Chemical Dusts Fibres Fumes Gases Mists/Aerosols Vapors Physical Noise Temperature Extremes Illumination Vibration Pressure (atmospheric) Radiation Biological Micro (bacteria, viruses,...
Just Do Something Safe
Safety Monday - a tiny excerpt from The Safety Rep's Survival Guide, page 4 - 5 Make it a daily habit to look for opportunities to Just Do Something SafeTM. They don't have to be big things. Choose things you can do by yourself, easily and quickly. Pick up and put...
Anyone listening?
If you work in the SHEQ space you possibly feel like you're running an adult day-care. Everytime I've asked that question of our students and auditors they all nod in agreement. You might even feel like your message is falling on deaf ears... but keep putting out your...
Keep Fire Escapes Clear
Fire Escapes We recently visited a venue where we were told that fire escapes were deliberately blocked to prevent break-in and theft. Question: how would you feel knowing someone died in a fire on your premises because they couldn't get out, and you had been...
ISO 9001:2015
People I meet ask me what is happening to the new version of Quality Management Requirements under ISO 9001:2008 for the future. As a committee member of TC 176 which is handling the changes and the new look of the standard I have to say two things: Quite a lot...