Health Hazards of Wet Paints and Coatings As we well know, paints and coatings contain a number of substances. Some of these are harmful to humans and cause a number of short and long-term health issues: Most common illnesses are; skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation, headaches, dizziness and sickness, lung problems, nervous system breakdown,

10 Things You Must Know About Noise Exposure Several people suffer due to excessive noise exposure. Many people are unaware of the dangers of occupational noise so they tend to neglect the necessary precautionary measures as well.  Below are some information on the risks involved with occupational noise exposure to enable you prevent this irreversible

Ladder Safety 2 of 2 Continued from last publication When setting up a ladder, make sure the ground it is set upon is level and stable. Do not set the ladder up on a muddy surface or you may find yourself falling over. Do not use bricks or other material to raise the height of

Ladder Safety 1 of 2 By way of brief definition Ladder is a structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, rope, used for climbing up or down, it provides means of advancement in a hierarchical structure. Ladder is an essential workplace tool for anyone working above

 SAFETY- ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR We all instinctively seek to avoid pain and death, yet people may behave in a manner that is a threat to their well being. There are a couple of reasons why this occurs. The first is lack of knowledge. The second reason people may act in a risky manner is their

Five Secrets to Preserve Your Eyesight Because of the advent of computer and computer related activities these days, we are using our eyes to look at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cellphones. This is a modern trend that leads to eye fatigue and an increase in age-related eye problems, however the

Some Effects of Pesticides on Our Environment Pesticides are toxic chemicals intentionally manufactured to be released into the environment. Though each and every pesticide is formulated to kill a certain pest, very large percentage of pesticides reach destinations other than their target. They enter the air, water, sediments, and even end up in our food.

Environmental Impact of Petroleum and Natural Gas Oil as it is known today is actually called petroleum or crude oil and may exist as a combination of liquid, gas, and sticky, tar-like substances. Oil and natural gas are cleaner fuels than coal, but they still have several environmental disadvantages. The secret to fossil fuels’ ability

Eight Principles of a Safe Workplace The safety of any workplace is the perception of risk by the workforce within the environment. The level of awareness of hazards and ensuing results contribute to measure designed by managements to combat the perceived outcomes. There are therefore several principles which act as guide or give direction to