On 12 March 2018, the International Organizations for Standardization published an entirely new standard, ISO 45001, which outright replaces and supersedes OHSAS 18001. Here's what you need to know.

The recently concluded National Occupational Safety and Health Congress (NOSH) organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay ...

Combustible dusts and flammable gases, mists or vapors can lead to potentially explosive atmospheres if electrical equipment or machinery have faults at the point of installation. Because of this, ...

Management systems for Occupational Health and Safety (OHSMS) have been proven to organise and focus a company's efforts for minimising work-related hazards. The OHSAS Project Group published the ...

Fatigue is a major issue for organisations with shift working patterns, especially those with long or irregular hours. Where facilities operate 24/7, extended wakefulness, inadequate sleep and night ...

Health is a hot topic, whether you are in Tokyo, Amsterdam or Vancouver. Managers must set an example here, too, and prevention pays off for everyone.

No exceptions: The usual occupational safety provisions also apply to Christmas parties on company premises. This includes a risk assessment by the employer that takes account of the specific ...

"The year 2016 started with a number of news items that remind us of the importance of safety and quality management. From the tour bus incident and repeated food scandals we learned that we should ...