The construction industry has one of the most hazardous working environments. Fortunately, construction companies are at the forefront of promoting occupational safety in the workplace to protect millions of employees. They are not above adopting technologies and...
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Safety in confined spaces can be complex and dangerous, especially in mining, construction, and manufacturing industries. So complex that it’s not uncommon to hire third-party specialists to avoid the hazards of performing confined space work internally. A recent...
What is a Hazard Recognition Triangle? The Hazard Recognition Triangle is a great way to visually assess levels of risks and hazards in the workplace. By manipulating a few fields across three core safety categories, workers can reasonably assess the level of risk...
As someone who makes hiring decisions within your organization, what matters more, education or experience? Education means that candidates possess layers of understanding, context, and knowledge about your industry and their particular role within it. It also...
What defines sofvie is its ability to empower workers to collect and report critical health and safety information and for health and safety managers to use that data to strengthen health and safety frameworks by identifying trends and enacting new preventative...
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Health and safety are two of the most important aspects of the workplace today, but this was not always the case. Back then, little attention was paid to working conditions. Over the years, the concept has evolved significantly, so nowadays, it is no longer surprising...
If nothing else, the past few years has taught us that business can operate without the need for boardrooms and cubicles, and that health and safety management is a 24/7 job. Many organizations made the transition without a single hiccup. Others, however, are still...