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Due to the fact that it is so common, many employees fail to recognize it as a potential hazard . What you might not know is that a pressure of as low as  4 PSI can be deadly in the wrong circumstances. SOME OF THE RULES OF COMPRESSED AIR  1. NEVER POINT IT AT YOURSELF OR ANOTHER PERSON!  Y -A pressure of about 12 PSI can blow an eye out of its socket and 40 PSI can even blow out an ear drum.  2. NEVER USE IT TO CLEAN CLOTHING OR HAIR!  -If an air pocket enters the blood stream and travels to the brain, strokes or heart attacks can occur. 3. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRESSURE RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS! -Failure to do so may lead to explosions and injuries there after  4. ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF HOSES AND LINES BEFORE USE!  -Holes or damaged nozzles can lead to leakages or clogs. 5. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER PPE!  This includes everything from safety glasses to face masks to hearing protection and sometimes respiratory protection. So let's try our best to observe...

I would like to talk briefly about drug abuse and its effects. I know you've heard about this topic several times before. And I stand here to talk about it once more, because  it's a serious safety and health concern that has inflamed  tqe lives of many in our society. According to the recent survey done by NACADA, 20% of Kenyans are drug abusers. And that translates to 10,000,000 people. Therefore we must continue with this discussion until the goodness of time. Drug abuse is the use of certain chemicals or drugs that cause some pleasurable effects in our minds.  Here in Kenya, these drugs are categorized into either legal or illegal. The illegal ones are cocaine, heroin, marijuana, kuber, cannabis and chang'aa. The legal ones are tobacco, miraa and alcohol i.e. beer, wines and spirits. But whether licit or illicit, the abuse of these drugs is never glorious and we must never trumpet it as such. This is because they pose similar threats and effects to the consumer. ...

Safety is a top priority in every aspect of life, especially in the workplace.  That is why Many employers focus greatly on the safety of their employees in order to keep them safe and prevent any injuries from happening.  And this is done especially by having safety talks (like this one) and safety slogans are normally used to drive the message home. In other words they're used to put the necessary emphasis on the discussion of the day. Here are some of the safety slogans you can use to inspire safety in your workplace. I'll just read them out it's upon you to do the necessary meditation and practice in your workplace. And maybe for the purposes of prominence, allow me to read each statement twice. 1. Safety is a top priority in the workplace  2. A Careful Workman Is The Best Safety Device. 3. Big and Small, Safety Is For All. 4. Do It The Safe Way, Do It The Right Way, Do It Everyday. 5. Don’t Put Your Life On The Line. 6. Our Goal Is zero Accidents! 7. Prepare and Prev...

Tarehe ishirini na sita mwezi huu ulimwengu utaathimisha siku ya kimataifa ya kupambana na madawa ya kulevya na ulaguzi (The international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking). This day is normally dedicated to raising awareness of the major problem that illicit and psychotropic drugs pose to the society.  From individuals struggling with substance abuse, to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized crime, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex. So I will not dig deep into that for now but instead I will share with you some of the indicators or signs that will show you whether someone is affected by this hazard. 1. Being chronically late to work and lack of interest in your duties - this leads to poor work performance. 2. Changes in physical appearance - such as wearing inappropriate or dirty clothing and a lack of interest in grooming. 3. Altered behavior - such as an increased desire for privacy. 4. A significant lack of en...

Overworking is causing someone to work beyond their capacity or strength. In other words it's having too much to do especially when you don't have enough time and resources to do the job. And this ofcourse can be tiring and frustrating more so when you don't have enough staff or when the project is too big to handle. How do you know that you have a heavy workload  1. Feel stressed and overworked at work 2. Work for longer hours  3. Constantly juggle multiple projects and responsibilities  4. Make frequent costly errors e.g skimping on spare parts  5. Notice diminishing quality of work  6. Are unhappy  7. Start looking for another job and feel resentful about your current job  8. Burnout (Being worn-out both physically and emotionally) Techniques to deal with a heavy workload  1. Calm down your mind- practice mindfulness (maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment) 2. Organize yo...