MSAC | SAFETY BLOG [Management Systems Audit Consultants]

 What is an Incident:       Incident: The term incident can be defined as an occurrence, condition, or situation arising in the course of work that resulted in or could have resulted in illnesses, injuries, damage to health, or fatalities.     Near Miss: Is an occurrence that did not result in injury or illness but had the potential to do so in this guidance, the term "near miss" will cover dangerous occurrences.    

 What is Risk Assessment in the workplace: A risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities, considering what could go wrong, and deciding on suitable control measures. These control measures are designed to eliminate, reduce or minimize the risks of loss, damage or injury in the workplace.

 D efinition of a Hazard: WHAT IS A HAZARD? • A hazard is anything with a potential to cause harm to persons or damage to equipment and the environment or a combination of these, OR • A hazard is a source, situation or act which can cause harm or loss (OHSAS 18001)   HAZARDS THAT IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY: Hazards: Physical, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Consequence:- • Contact • Impact • Shock • Burns For the full definition visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia  =   Hazard - Wikipedia     For other uses, see  Hazard (disambiguation) .

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF ANY WORKPLACE IS SAFETY. You need to be aware of the dangers and hazards you can face whether you work in an office, a factory, a construction site, or any other setting. Safety is a question of personal responsibility as well as a moral and legal requirement. In this blog article, I'll go over some of the advantages of safety, some of the most typical reasons for mishaps and injuries, and some of the best ways to avoid them.   PERKS OF SAFETY: For both companies and employees, safety offers several advantages. Among the advantages are: Lower costs: SAFETY may assist in lowering the costs of accidents and injuries, including medical bills, workers' compensation, and lost wages. Accident and injury causes: There are many causes of accidents and injuries, but some of the more frequent ones are as follows:   Human error: Human error is the term used to describe mistakes or omissions committed by individuals, such as fai...