Safety Signs have regulated shapes, sizes and colors. This post discusses why the chosen colors used in safety signs have been chosen, and for what purposes are they used.
Month: December 2017
December EHS News Roundup
Welcome to Pro-Sapien’s monthly EHS News Roundup. At the end of each month, we will put together relevant news articles and topics that we think could interest our network. We will post our roundups here on the blog section of our website.
The Danger of Worker Fatigue
From the Exxon Valdez’s oil spill to the world’s largest nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, fatigue is dangerous and has no place in the workplace. Worker fatigue is caused by continuous lack of sleep (less than 8 hours a night, on average), long work hours, inclement weather condition, or by work that is physically and mentally demanding, such as in the construction and oil industries. As fatigue reduces a worker’s alertness, errors and injury ensues. Proper sleep during the workweek and the right amount of rest during off-hours will help the workplace stay safe.
How to Prevent Cold Weather Hazards in the Workplace
How to prevent incidents and prepare for the winter season? In this guest blog, freelance writer Katharina Busch discusses ways to prevent and plan for cold weather hazards.
GDPR Compliance: Tips For Health & Safety Managers
Health & Safety will unequivocally be affected by the new GDPR. Here are 7 steps that you can take now in order to remain compliant.