by iohsol_admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Hazardous Chemical Substances
Exposure to Hazardous Chemical Substances at Work South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act obliges employers to protect workers from exposure to hazardous chemical substances and similar threats. When promulgated in 1993, the act also made provisions for...
by iohsol_admin | Jun 13, 2022 | Hazardous Chemical Substances
Workplace Safety – The Control of Hazardous Chemical Substances For centuries, workers have been forced to operate in unsafe and unhealthy conditions while their employers largely dismissed the high incidence of illness and injury as unrelated to their jobs. More...
by iohsol_admin | May 12, 2022 | Ergonomics, Hazardous Chemical Substances
The Important Role of Workplace Ergonomics in Modern Times The health and safety of employees whilst at work only became a legal issue in most countries during the latter years of the twentieth century. Facing the risk of injuries and illnesses like silicosis and lead...
by iohsol_admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Hazardous Chemical Substances
Maintaining Workplace Safety When Working with Hazardous Chemical Substances Most people assume that they would be able to recognise danger if they see it. If someone smells smoke and sees a fire, they would likely know there is danger and would either try to leave...
by iohsol_admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Blog, Hazardous Chemical Substances
Detecting and Managing Hazardous Chemical Substances The current lockdown and social distancing regulations have led to increased public awareness of the dangers of biological agents, such as the coronavirus and the need for suitable precautions. However, most people...
by iohsol_admin | May 20, 2021 | Hazardous Chemical Substances
The list of hazardous chemical substances is a long one. It even includes the oxygen we breathe, which is potentially explosive and, when breathed in its pure form, can cause a fatal toxic reaction in the human central nervous system. In the home, substances like...
