Earlier this year (2016) NEBOSH and BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) signed a memorandum of understanding. Recognising each other’s qualifications and allowing exemptions for those NEBOSH Diploma holders wanting to obtain the CSP (Certified Safety Practitioner) … [Read more...] about Advice to CSP Qualified Students Taking Advantage of NEBOSH and BCSP Collab
Safety
Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems
These days, a lot of people drive for work (some are even driven by work). Some people always have done - like delivery drivers, sales representatives, repairmen, community nurses, traffic police and enforcement officers. But even if you aren't one of these people, you probably … [Read more...] about Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems
Safety Is Different to Everything Around Here
Safety is Different to Everything Around Here We often wonder why we have such poor occupational health and safety standards in the Middle East compared to the developed world. If you look around you, you will find the answer. Safety is no different to other facets of living in … [Read more...] about Safety Is Different to Everything Around Here
Risk Assessment – The Safe Person or Safe Place Dilemma
Controls, Costs and Counting Beans In a previous contribution on risk assessment I discussed the concept of ‘systematic’ and how it is a good idea to take everything into account, even though it may not be of great risk. The good thing about doing it that way, of course, is that … [Read more...] about Risk Assessment – The Safe Person or Safe Place Dilemma
The Need For Speed
Top Gun – what a film! Yes, I know it was a bit corny, but it was also enjoyable, with some memorable moments. If you don’t believe me, watch it again (or for the first time, for that matter). What was that line – something like ‘I have the need, the need for speed’? I think it … [Read more...] about The Need For Speed