⚠️ Occupational Noise Hazards Noise hazards are historically associated with loud industries such as shipbuilding, mining, railroad work, welding, and construction. There’s a limit to the amount of acoustic energy an employee’s auditory system can receive before it becomes a health risk. In occupational health and safety, occupational noise refers
Human mistake is not always to blame for workplace accidents; in your industry or business, they might even be rare. However, getting the correct training can greatly lower the amount of accidents caused by careless or inexperienced workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an government agency that
Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, assess, and respond effectively to a situation. It is an essential but a non-technical skill. People who are situationally aware gather information from their environment, understand what that information means, and use it to decide the best course of action. While many people have
Safety in construction is a critical matter. Any little oversight can have a devastating impact on the workers at site. OSHA, the goverment agency that’s responsible for protecting manual labors lays out a series of precautions and sets certain standards to prevent accidents at worksites. It’s standards are designed to