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What is Fire Risk Assessment?

13-Oct-2021 19:32 PM

A fire risk assessment must always be carried out by the person responsible, with a written record of it kept if the business employs five or more people. In order to carry out a fire assessment, the following steps must be taken: Identify the potential fire hazards – make a note of anything that could start a fire or easily burn, if found during the assessment Identify the people at ris

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How is workplace noise measured?

13-Oct-2021 19:32 PM

For occupational hygiene purposes, the sound pressure level is measured to determine noise exposure. Various instruments and techniques may be used by the choice depend on workplace noise and the information needed. However, the first step is to determine if there is a noise problem in the workplace. This document briefly outlines the steps involved in noise measurement.  The indicator

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Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

13-Oct-2021 19:31 PM

The Cost of a Foodborne Illness to a Company Foodborne illnesses cost billions of dollars each year. The costs can be broken down as follows: – Loss of customers and sales – Negative media exposure – Loss of reputation – Lawsuits and legal fees – Increased insurance premiums – Staff missing work – Lower staff morale – Staff retraining costs A food s

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OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001:2018

13-Oct-2021 19:30 PM

Companies must migrate to the new standard by March 2021. ISO 45001 is an international standard, ensuring enhanced compatibility with other standards, such as ISO 9001 and 14001. It makes it easier to implement and integrate into a management system, giving increased value for users.  If you are already applying OHSAS 18001, you will recognize most of the requirements in ISO 45001. However,

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How bizSAFE helps to your company?

13-Oct-2021 19:30 PM

The bizSAFE program was developed with the aim of helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve workplace safety and health standards. Initiated by the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) and endorsed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), bizSAFE was designed to help companies cultivate good safety and healthy habits in all individuals so that they can engender a strong safety cul

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OverTime Exemption Audit

15-May-2023 17:44 PM

Any Over Time work that exceeds more than 72 hours per month requires an approved WSH auditor is to endorse the OT exemption approval for submission to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The objective of an Overtime Exemption Audit is to assess risk levels of work activities in an organization that is required to be carried out over time beyond 12 hours a day. This audit is only applicable to those

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