EHS & Safety

An ISO 14001 gap assessment helps an organisation understand whether its environmental management system is ready for implementation, internal audit or certification. The review should cover both documented information and how environmental controls work in practice. 1. Context and Scope Internal and external environmental issues are identified Interested parties and…

A mock drill is valuable only when it tests whether people, systems and emergency roles actually work under realistic conditions. The objective is not to complete a formality; it is to find weaknesses before a real emergency exposes them. 1. Select a Credible Emergency Scenario Choose a scenario relevant to…

Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) is most effective when it is treated as a structured improvement system rather than a fault-finding exercise. A strong programme helps organisations identify critical behaviours, improve observation quality, strengthen coaching and use trend data to reduce exposure to risk. 1. Define the Purpose and Scope Start by…

A fire safety audit should do more than confirm that extinguishers are present. A useful audit checks whether fire detection, suppression, evacuation, passive protection, emergency response and supporting records will work together during an actual emergency. This practical checklist is designed for offices, IT parks, hotels, hospitals, educational campuses, warehouses…

An ISO 45001 gap assessment helps an organisation understand how far its current occupational health and safety system is from the requirements of ISO 45001. Done properly, it should identify both documentation gaps and weaknesses in day-to-day implementation. This practical checklist can be used before starting an implementation project, before…

An electrical safety audit helps identify conditions that can lead to shock, arc flash, equipment damage, production interruption or fire. The most useful audits combine physical inspection, document review and verification of maintenance and protection practices. This checklist can be used as a practical reference for factories, offices, IT parks,…

HAZOP Study: What It Is and When Your Facility Needs One A Hazard and Operability Study, or HAZOP, is one of the most rigorous risk assessment techniques used in process industries – and one of the most misunderstood outside them. Many facility managers know they need one for a new…

Fire NOC Requirements in India: A Complete Checklist for Businesses A Fire No Objection Certificate (Fire NOC) is one of the most commonly required – and most commonly delayed – approvals for businesses operating in India. Whether you are opening a new factory, office, hotel, hospital, or retail space, most…

HIRA: A Practical Guide to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, commonly known as HIRA, is the foundation on which almost every other part of a workplace safety program is built. Training priorities, PPE selection, permit-to-work systems, and emergency plans should all trace back to a…