Monthly Archives: March 2024

Openings in floors and roofs are often part of the work environment during construction, renovation and demolition. They must be guarded and securely covered so no one can accidentally step on it. A hole is defined as a gap or … Continue reading →

Video credit : Flame institute of fire and safety management Falls OSHA describes accidents involving falls as injuries sustained when dropping from a higher level to another below. This includes falling from stairs, roofs, upper floors, ladders, scaffolding, large stacks … Continue reading →

video credit : HSE,UK Regular inhalation or breathing in of construction dust can cause diseases like lung cancer, asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and silicosis. Construction workers have a high risk of developing these diseases because many construction activities can create high dust levels. … Continue reading →

Video credit : Studio Rositter One of the leading causes of accidents on construction sites is due to lack of attention by workers undertaking activities. The use of mobile phones with the increasing access to social media platforms poses a … Continue reading →

video credit : Ask Ehs engineering and consultants Floor openings on construction sites can pose significant safety hazards if not properly managed. Here are several ways in which floor openings can cause accidents: Trips and Falls: Workers may accidentally trip … Continue reading →

Video credit : We are the navigators Hard hats are the main piece of head protection that protects us from potential brain damage or other head injuries that results from the impact of falling or flying objects. It also protects … Continue reading →

Video credit: Visuals for law Rebar caps, also known as rebar safety caps or rebar protection caps, play a crucial role in construction projects by ensuring the safety and integrity of reinforced concrete structures. Here are five important reasons why … Continue reading →

Photo credit: Bloomberg Managing electronic waste (e-waste) in Ghana  requires adherence to certain technical guidelines to minimize environmental impact and ensure safe disposal. In my previous article on e-waste,I featured the Agbogloshie e-waste dumpsite . In furtherance to this , … Continue reading →

This feature video was done seven years ago by Grenotek.Both the guardian and Bloomberg in their feature articles also described the place as the world’s largest electronic waste recycling site.In July 2021, the city authorities undertook a demolition of all … Continue reading →