Emergency preparedness and response are essential to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters or other catastrophes. It involves risk assessment, mitigation strategies, disaster planning, and community education.
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a procedure that outlines how to respond and react during an emergency.
Electrical testing and tagging inspect portable electrical appliances for safety and identifying any faults. It helps track the inspected items and keep them up-to-date according to electrical safety standards.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002 is a UK legislation that applies to any workplace where flammable substances are present.
Disaster restoration returns the property to its original condition after a natural or human-made disaster has damaged it. It typically involves repair work, cleaning, and sometimes even rebuilding.
Contractor safety refers to the procedures, policies, and practices to ensure the safety and well-being of contractors working on a specific project or within a particular organization. It includes providing safety equipment, training, and clear guidelines for working on-site.
Working with explosives is inherently dangerous. Understanding blasting safety and putting it into practice can mean distinguishing between a successful blast and an absolute disaster.
ATEX stands for “ATmospheres EXplosives”. The European Union directive consists of safety procedures regarding material, equipment, and systems used in environments with a risk of potentially explosive atmospheres.
Abrasive blasting is when a high-pressure stream of air or water removes paint, rust, or other debris from a surface.
Asbestos disposal is safely disposing of Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs). Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber used for many construction and insulation products. The potential health risks of this product have prompted its regulation.