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When it comes to safety in confined spaces, air quality is recognized as one of the most critical elements, but the hazards can still be sometimes misunderstood. There are many factors that can affect atmospheric conditions inside a confined space…

Designing a construction site is more than just mapping out where cranes, materials, and workers will go—it’s about creating a space that ensures safety, maximizes productivity, and supports sustainability from groundbreaking to completion. A well-designed site can minimize accidents, streamline…

Many management teams underestimate the true financial impact of occupational fraud and abuse. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in their report Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, analysis of 1,921 investigated cases from 138…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are now being used to detect hazards, enforce safety rules, and even respond to emergencies. These smart machines offer 24/7 monitoring, quick hazard detection, and instant alerts, making workplaces safer than ever. Industries like construction, manufacturing,…

You might have heard the word “lean” in other contexts, like lean manufacturing (think Toyota and its super-efficient car production). The concept is quite similar in construction. At its core, lean construction is about maximising value while minimising waste. What…

Workplace safety is often viewed through a narrow lens — focusing on compliance, hazard controls, or PPE. However, true occupational health and safety (OHS) requires a deeper understanding of human behaviour and motivation. This is where Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs,…

We usually think that extreme weather and temperatures are limited to rare areas or instances—the Gobi Desert, the North Pole, Tornado Alley, or an errant blizzard or heatwave that you either heard of from your grandparents or plan on telling…

In Malaysia, road accidents remain a leading cause of workplace fatalities. From logistics drivers to sales staff on the road, employees across various sectors face daily traffic-related hazards. According to the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), commuting accidents—those occurring while traveling…

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) makes reporting some accidents at work a legal requirement. But what accidents do you need to report? In this post, we look at the types of deaths, accidents, injuries, diseases…

In today’s VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous – standing still is a recipe for falling behind, especially regarding the critical domains of health, safety, and security (HSS). Passivity isn’t an option for leaders in this space. The…