Trenching Safety and Excavation Hazards
Trenching Safety and Excavation Hazards Trenching and excavation activities occur regularly throughout the U.S. and with warm weather on the horizon these activities will be increasing soon. Unfortunately injuries and deaths due to trenching accidents are still occurring each year. The primary cause for these injuries and deaths is due to cave-in. So what exactly […]
Lockout – Tagout Procedure Self-Checklist
Lockout/Tagout Procedure Self-Checklist Lockout/Tagout is one of the first topics that may come to mind when we think of safety procedures and OSHA regulations. Even though Lockout/Tagout may be well known in name, many employers may be missing one or more key parts of the program. Due to the importance of this program in preventing […]
Hard Hat Safety Regulations
Hard Hats Equal Head Protection Injuries to the head due to falling objects or bump hazards are often serious and have been known to be fatal. Wearing a hard hat not only protects the top of your head, it can also protect those things attached to your cranium. Such items include your eyes, ears, nose, […]
OSHA Safety Training | New Hazard Communication Standard
Is Your OSHA Safety Training Program Ready For The New Hazard Communication Standard? Do you know how OSHA’s new hazard communication standard, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, will affect your company? The new system has been implemented in stages, beginning in December 2013, with the final stage coming online in […]
OSHA Safety Compliance Recordkeeping: What You Need To Know
OSHA Safety Compliance Recordkeeping: What You Need To Know Maintaining OSHA safety compliance and keeping up with the latest rules can be a challenge. First of all, companies that are not considered “compliant” if their logs are not completed or the summary is not posted. The second thing to note is that there are differences […]
Reduce Arc Flash Hazard On The Job
Provisions For Arc Flash Safety Electricity is a part of our everyday lives. Almost everywhere we look; we can see something that is related to electricity. Electricity is such a part of our lives that we often forget about the hazards associated with it. Electricity has the power to shock, burn and cause serious injuries […]
Electrical Safety In The Workplace Is Everyone’s Job
Electrical Hazard Awareness Electricity is the energy we depend on for our lives and for work. When electrical systems are installed and maintained properly, they are in a safe operating condition. Question: When we are at work, which has the largest exposure to electrical hazards? Answer: The workers who take electricity for granted and may […]
Fines To Rise Dramatically In 2016: OSHA Safety Consultants Can Prepare You
Fines To Rise Dramatically In 2016: OSHA Safety Consultants Can Prepare You If your business is in OSHA jurisdiction, chances are good that you’ve already heard about the new federal budget bill, which will allow OSHA to raise its fines for the first time since 1990. Is your company ready? It’s time to plan and […]
Do I Need to Report This? Why Consulting An OSHA Safety Consultant Is Essential
Do I Need to Report This? Why Consulting An OSHA Safety Consultant Is Essential If you own a business with fewer than 11 employees, you probably already know that you’re not required to keep regular OSHA records. Does that mean you’re off the hook for reporting to OSHA or complying with OSHA safety training? If […]
Face Shields Increase Overall Protection
Face Shields Provide Increase Overall Protection Each year in the United States, thousands of workers are blinded in workplace accidents. In addition, thousands more suffer eye injuries. Many of those injuries, as much as 60 percent according to some studies, could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection […]
Workplace Injury Prevention For Hand And Power Tools
Workplace Injury Prevention For Hand And Power Tools Whether around the house, around the office, or in the workplace, hand and power tools are a common part of life for most of us. Sometimes they are everyday tools that perform a variety of tasks, such as a power drill found in many homes. Other times […]
mysafetyAPPS: Safety Training Wherever and Whenever You Need It
The safety of your employees leads to gains in productivity, engagement, and profitability—and training is one of the pivotal elements of ensuring workplace safety. However, hours-long training sessions rarely deliver the maximum impact. With attention spans shorter than ever, nano-learning—lessons in less than 15 minutes—has become an effective way to ensure a message is conveyed. […]
