Fire safety

evidence of interference with the aircraft but when the National Transportation Safety Board had finally finished the investigation after years of work they concluded it was only a mistake in the faulty fuel tank (McDowell-Smith 1). To clarify, after the NTSB ran continuous tests they came to the final analysis that the center fuel tank came across an electrical spark due to tangled wires causing fuel vapors to catch fire which lead to the explosion of Flight 800 (Cole 36). Furthermore, the NTSB…

When open air blasting is compulsory, exclusion zones can be used to protect employees and others from exposure of hazardous air contaminants. The zone extension should be based on the risk to all unprotected people and the weather conditions at the time of the blasting. Appropriate warning signs should be placed and restrict to those employees wearing respiratory protection at exclusion zone. d) Administrative Control This is the fourth control in the hierarchy. This control is applicable to…

On December 29, 1970 Richard Nixon signed into law the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This act was designed to ensure workers were working in conditions that were safe and not harmful to the employees’ health. Since the creation of OSHA workplace injuries and deaths has been reduced by 66%. This is an incredible increase if you consider that means 66% more workers get to go home to their families at the end of the day. In 2014 4,679 workers were killed on the job, that is about 13 workers…

co-op student was vital for success in the program. Understanding of the specific duties that I was expected to do on my own and to audit my own processes and task was essential. Understanding how the goals, functions, and services of the health and safety department and how it relates to the operations and processes of the larger organization is also vital. Secondly, knowning how work gets done and when to perform work independently or with a co-worker. Also knowing when instruction and…

Healthy organizational safety culture is built on foundational elements of standardized processes and procedures, which can provide cohesive safety implementation at all levels of the organization. If the organization is focused on providing a safe work culture, it will be observable. A lead observable indicator is good housekeeping, which is built on a foundation of strong EHS organizational leadership, standard processes, engagement of all employees, and implementing principal HOP elements.…

The concept of ergonomics is central to the discussion on the effect of health and safety on productivity [1]. The aim of ergonomics is to ensure the well-being of worker by attaining optimal working conditions by using the most suitable physical characteristics and psychological capability [2]. Occupational and environmental respiratory diseases have a long history with respiratory disorders among tobacco workers [3]. As early as the beginning of the 18th century, ‘Ramazzini’ wrote about…

Possible breach of Contract The implied terms between an employee and an employer. That main implied duties includes providing the correct health and safety, working environment, to deal with issues, given reasonable notices. (Clarke, 2000) The implied duties of employees to the employer includes adaptability, reasonable care, skill, and having the trust and confidence. Assuming Shirley’s status as employee has been recognised, this suggests that the company is liable under the Unfair Dismissal…

SAFETY Rail transportation is vital to the economy of a country, but as with any mode of transport, also have the attendant risks. In particular, train accidents pose safety risks to both public and the railroads, so effective accident prevention practices is a key element of its risk management practices. Therefore, the implementing standard of safety for rail is needed to ensure the safe carrying out of railway operations. Different standards have different ranged of application and different…

1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health, safety and risk management requirements My understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place within my current organisation is that they are in place to minimise incidents, follow current legislation that is set by governing bodies, to ensure that we follow guidelines for each and every scenario so we stay within regulations Policies are in place as a guide to how to deal with day to day occurrences…

and safety in the work environment was particularly the business' obligation. Nowadays, the employees have managed to gain more and more rights, as well as responsibilities, and the target is that the existing health and safety emphasis on everyone’s wellbeing, employees and employers alike, in the workplace. Employers, and businesses in general, have many different responsibilities towards their workers. There are certain statutory duties of employers and employees relating to health, safety…