A fire extinguisher can be defined as an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires […]
What is HAZOP? A Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) is a risk management technique used to identify potential hazards and functional flaws in existing or planned plant systems. Its purpose is to reduce risk and ensure the safety of workers in plant environments. It is primarily used to study complex operational hazards and functions in […]
Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in fresh water sources , like lakes and streams. It can become a health concern when it grows and spreads in human-made building water systems. Legionnaires’ disease (legionellosis). Legionella are commonly found in warm water containing mechanical equipment such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, air washers, humidifiers, […]
Safety signs are a type of sign designed to warn of hazards, indicate mandatory actions or required use of Personal protective equipment, prohibit actions or objects, identify the location of firefighting or safety equipment, or marking of exit routes. In addition to being encountered in industrial facilities; safety signs are also found in public places […]
What is Comprehensive Sexuality Education? Comprehensive sexuality education is a curriculum-based process of teaching and learning about the cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality. It aims to equip children and young people with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will empower them to realize their health, well-being and dignity; develop respectful social and […]
What Is Sex Education? Sex education is the instruction on issues relating to human sexuality, including emotional relations and responsibilities, human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, sexual reproduction, age of consent, reproductive health, reproductive rights, safe sex, birth control, and sexual abstinence. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) plays a central role in the preparation of young people […]
What are Synthetic Drugs? Synthetic drugs are chemical compounds produced in a laboratory. They can be produced commercially by drug manufacturers for valid medical purposes and are diverted from legal channels or produced illegally in clandestine laboratories for illicit markets worldwide. When produced clandestinely, synthetic drugs aim to mimic or even enhance the effects of […]
What Is Molly? Though first developed in the early 1900s, the primary chemical constituent of Molly (MDMA) did not become popular until the 1970s, when psychiatrists began using the drug as an aid in therapy, as they believed it helped patients’ communication and insight. By the late 1980s, the drug had become widely used due […]
Pancreatic cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage your blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer is […]
Drug overdoses can be accidental or intentional. They occur when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose. However, some people may be more sensitive to certain medications, so the low (more dangerous) end of a drug may be toxic for them; a dose that is still within the range of acceptable medical use […]
