Author: Sheryl Lim

A Hierarchical Approach to Prevent Combustible Dust Explosion

Posted on By Sheryl Lim
A Hierarchical Approach to Prevent Combustible Dust Explosion

In their recent report by combustible dust fire and explosion hazards research organization Dust Safety Science, in the first half of 2021 alone, 51 combustible dust fires and 28 dust explosions worldwide occurred. These incidents led to 44 people being injured and eight fatalities. Dust Safety Science started collecting this data in 2016 and reported…

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Workplace Safety and Health

Good Ergonomics Prevent Critical Errors and Accidents

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Good Ergonomics Prevent Critical Errors and Accidents

It was supposed to be another ordinary, uneventful morning in the control room. Michael’s job includes scanning across the 26 different monitor screens, ensuring everything remains normal and execute proper responses. Since the plant commissioning, he was the only control operator who continued to stay in this role without complaint. Many others came and requested…

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Ergonomics

Working from home… Who is responsible for my safety & health?

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Working from home… Who is responsible for my safety & health?

“Telecommuting”, “Remote Working” or simply working from home (WFH) is becoming the default mode of working for many organisations throughout the world during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. While many are new to experiencing working from home, this is not at all a new working model. For full article on World of Safety and Health (WSH)…

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Workplace Safety and Health