IOSH SA registration: President Robin Jones interview
UK-based IOSH expands to SA, and IOSH SA applies for professional designations with SAQA in 2013. We interview IOSH SA /Saiosh president Robin Jones.
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Coca Cola paid up for vague cellphone driving policy
A USA insurance specialist, in his blog Keven Moore on Insurance, warns employers; Your company’s celolphone driving policy needs your attention.
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Safety myth relies on process, ignores meetings
Workers and some managers underestimate the impact of safety management committees and information on performance, while process priority is a safety myth.
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Labour inspections ineffective, say safety in construction researchers
Senior academic researchers found SA Labour inspections ineffective in reducing construction health and safety incidents, and in need of culture change.
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Incident stats triangle is not accurate, but true
From Dennis Windt; Henrich’s incident severity stats triangle is not necessarily accurate, but raised awareness and a train of thought in safety practice.
Continue readingHealth and safety functions: exam questions, answers
Sample safety, health and enviro risk management exam questions and answers from OHSE qualifications in Africa and Canada are posted here. 2: OHS functions.
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‘Human error’ and ‘safety triangle’ myths revealed
The Heinrich (Bird) Triangle of frequency ratios between minor incidents and injuries, is as false as the truism that ‘unsafe acts cause most accidents’.
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IOSH SA could render health and safety professional registration
UK-based Institute of Safety and Health, IOSH, has applied to SAQA to become the OHS Registrar in SA. Public comment ends on 25 February.
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How to counsel HIV/Aids ARV patients
HIV /Aids treatment counselling is standardised by global clinical trials, based on Steven Safren’s Life Steps programme, tested in the USA and China.
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How to maintain portable tool safety
Employers and users are responsible to maintain intrinsic safety, and ensure safe use, of portable electric tools, cords and plugs.
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