Risk management importance in infrastructure development projects
Billion-dollar-plus, or “mega,” infrastructure projects present a complex risk profile. Often integrating several…
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Sector-specific fire safety and industrial safety insights, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, construction and data centres. Deep-dive analysis for safety professionals.
Human Error Is a Consequence, Not a Cause: Larry Wilson
The idea or concept that human error is not a cause but it’s a consequence is, in many people’s estimation, a true…
Importance of common safety language in industries
Sound familiar? Not exactly the most positive form of communication, is it?
Be careful, pay attention, watch what…
Fall Protection Systems Market to Hit $9.9B by 2032
The market for product fall protection systems is expected to reach USD 9.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of…
Top 7 Security Industry Trends You Must Know
The physical security industry has been changing quickly in recent years. Developments and applications of…
Did you hurt yourself more when you were younger?
People get hurt on a fairly regular basis. And we’ve been doing it all our lives. Young children get hurt 15 to 25…
Gas & flame detection in LNG value chain
With growth in the use of Natural Gas, the need for economic and efficient ways for its transportation has also…
All injuries can not be prevented
We know mistakes will happen. It makes sense to look at the efficiencies that safety technology offers.
The…
Human Nature, Error, and System Design in Workplace Safety
My father took me down to the river. We got out of the car. There were small rapids in this section. He asked me,…
Workload Pressure Impact on Workplace Safety
The conventional view is that pressure to produce within a limited time frame causes an increase in the number and…
Human error challenges and lessons in safety management
Why we don’t really learn from our mistakes… By Larry Wilson
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Larry Wilson is a…
Innovations in Security and Safety Systems Explained
There are innumerable technology trends in the security and safety systems space. Let us take a look at the tech…
Build Strong Safety Culture to Attract Workforce
Workplace injuries happen every day, with varying frequencies related to the details of the industry. According to…
Common Hazards in Food Processing Plants Explained
According to the most recent comprehensive economic census, more than 36,000 food and beverage processing plants in…
Production vs Safety: Myth or Reality in Industry
“I was doing it for production”... the age-old line… and so often the answer a worker gives when asked why they…
5 Ways Supply Chains Can Make Safety Practices Second Nature
In many industries, safety has a direct correlation with performance and productivity. When something is unsafe for…
Smart PPE Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
Smart PPE is increasingly prevalent across the globe, owing to the immense boom in the technology sector. There has…
Fatigue Risk Management
Whether we like it or not, fatigue is a part of our lives, each and every day. We know what it does to our…
Top ergonomics tips to improve warehouse worker safety
Warehouse jobs typically require a lot of repetitive motions such as lifting, bending, and reaching. However,…
Government initiatives, new product launches, and acquisitions to raise…
Installation of fire protection systems is of paramount importance to ensure safety of people in emergency…
Production vs Safety: Is It Still a Real Challenge?
“I was doing it for production”... the age-old line… and so often the answer a worker gives when asked why they…
Avoiding Manufacturing Industry Safety Hazards
With the advent of technology, the manufacturing industry has been witnessing improvements in efficiency, rate, and…
Excellent Safety = Excellent Business – yes, but is it cause or (just)…
For the most part, gone are the days of managers only valuing health and safety because it saves them money on…
Automation Enhances Safety on Construction Sites Today
The construction industry is one of the largest in the world, both in terms of value and in terms of employment. On…