First Aid
Chemical Burns: First Aid for Skin Splashes and Absorbed Poisons
Chemical burns first aid: protect yourself, brush off dry chemicals, flush the skin with running water for at least 20 minutes and get urgent medical help. […]
Workplace Safety
First Aid
Electric Shock First Aid: Make the Scene Safe Before You Touch the Casualty
Electric shock first aid starts with safety: switch off the power, keep clear of high voltage, then check breathing, treat burns and get a medical check. […]
OSHA Guidelines
Dewatering Hazards and Control Measures: OSHA Guide
TL;DR Dewatering in construction excavations is governed by 29 CFR 1926.651(h). Employees shall not enter an excavation with accumulated or accumulating water unless adequate precautions are in place. The six primary dewatering hazards are: soil […]
EHS Guidelines
How to Do a Risk Assessment: Construction Safety Guide
TL;DR A risk assessment is a structured process for identifying hazards, evaluating the probability and severity of harm, and implementing controls before work begins. Under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C and 29 CFR 1910.132(d), construction […]
EHS Guidelines
Health & Safety Risk Assessment Template: Free Construction Guide
TL;DR A health and safety risk assessment template must document the task, hazard, who is at risk, likelihood, severity, risk rating, existing controls, and additional controls required – as mandated by 29 CFR 1910.132(d) and […]
OSHA Guidelines
Construction Safety Risk Assessment: OSHA Guide (29 CFR 1926)
TL;DR A construction safety risk assessment is the employer’s structured process for identifying, evaluating, and controlling jobsite hazards before work begins. 29 CFR 1926.20(b) requires frequent and regular inspections by a competent person; 29 CFR […]
EHS Guidelines
Process Hazard Analysis Under 29 CFR 1910.119(e): Methods and Requirements
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a structured, team-based examination used to identify, evaluate, and control hazards in a process covered by OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM). 29 CFR 1910.119(e),, employers must use an appropriate analysis […]
EHS Guidelines
Hydrostatic Pressure Test Safety: Full Procedure Guide 2026
Hydrostatic pressure test safety rests on four controls: preventing structural overload from the weight of test liquid, locking down site access around the pressurized system, purging trapped air before pressurization, and controlling the rate of […]
ARAMCO
Temporary Electrical Installations: Safety & Compliance Guide
Temporary electrical installations – feeders, panels, lighting strings, and cord drops rigged up for a construction job, a repair, or an event – fall under NEC Article 590, not the general wiring rules for finished […]
ARAMCO
Steel Erection Safety Officer Test Preparation – Hoisting, Rigging, and Structural Stability
Safety Officer Test Preparation Steel Erection Safety Officer Test Preparation – Hoisting, Rigging, and Structural Stability Steel erection is one of the most critical phases in the construction industry. During this process, heavy steel members […]