A quality near miss refers to a situation in which an unplanned event or circumstance occurs that could have resulted in a significant quality defect, safety incident, or operational disruption but was fortunately averted before any harm occurred. This article delves into the intricacies of quality near misses, their significance, and how they enhance safety […]
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Near-miss reporting is a potent tool at your disposal, capable of driving proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation, ultimately elevating your entire enterprise. This article explores the strategic significance of near-miss reporting and offers actionable insights from industry research and authorities. While near misses potentially threaten workplace safety and profit, their occurrence often remains concealed. […]
Quality control and workplace safety intersect in the manufacturing ecosystem, forming a foundation of operational excellence — where the pursuit of product perfection converges with the commitment to safeguarding human lives. But did you know that in 2021 there were 137,000 work-related injuries in the manufacturing industry alone? And that 383 people lost their lives […]
Maintaining a fleet of vehicles is a critical part of any business operation. Not only do vehicles need to be in good working order to transport goods and personnel, but they also need to meet safety standards. That’s why a vehicle inspection checklist is necessary. Fleet inspection is an important part of the supply chain […]
Without a robust risk management system like that laid out by ISO 31000 standards, you’ll also be yet another figure suffering from critical risk events.
A job safety analysis (JSA) is a procedure that helps integrate health and safety practices into a particular job operation or task. The ultimate goal of a job safety analysis (sometimes referred to as job hazard analysis), is to recognize potential risks and/or hazards in each stage of a task that workers must complete. Supervisors […]
“No matter where you work or what you do for a living, there is a chance that you will get injured on the job.” Work Injury Source, Workplace Injury Statistics In 1894, a solicitor slipped on a turnip at work, fell, and sued his employers for the equivalent of $2,000. A true story that’s still […]
When speaking of workplace safety management, the Health, Safety, Environment, & Quality (HSEQ) framework often comes up. Industries such as mining, oil and energy, engineering, and manufacturing are quite often associated with injury statistics such as the following: But how can you prevent these workplace hazards and promote a safety culture? To prevent incidents such […]
Health, safety and environment (HSE) is a huge concern in the oil and gas industry. Safety fails in the industry might have fatal consequences, and during the last couple of years, there have been some devastating accidents in the oil and gas industry. These accidents have devastating outcomes both for the environment, the economy and […]
Streamlining reporting from the employees in the oil and gas industry by using mobile reporting systems might save environment, money, lives and secure an overall safer oil and gas industry The time is 9.45 pm in an April day like every other on the platform Deepwater Horizon in the Mexico Gulf. 126 employees were on […]