Tool Box Talk: Back Sprains and strains
You may not be aware, but the most commonly experienced workplace injury is also the most avoidable. 50% of US…
Month: June 2017
A Proposed Rule for Beryllium
OSHA has published a new proposed rule on beryllium exposure that rolls back some requirements for the construction and maritime…
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act [EPCRA]
Emergency planning is critical for operations that handle or produce significant quantities of hazardous materials. Because of the danger to…
Death of Oregon forestry worker prompts new toolbox talk
Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to…
OSHA releases fact sheet on spray painting in shipyards
Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect shipyard workers from hazards associated with spray painting.…
Abrasive blasting: Know the hazards -Safety Moment #7
Abrasive blasting, which uses compressed air or water to clean surfaces, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint…
20 Best practices from the oil & gas industry
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration…
The Importance of Safe Behavior
Regulations alone cannot improve safety. Buy-in at all levels is needed to change the culture.Although OSHA-compliant, many employers continue to…
Video:Accident Investigation-1
Accident Investigation Video shows employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlights how important it is for…
E-Books:Safety For The Leader and Manager
Safety For The Leader and Manager is a 140-page book written by Lawrence H. “Chip” Dawson, a safety and health…
AEDs: The Life-Saving Devices that Everyone Should Know How to Use
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death…
What’s The Best Measure Of Safety Culture?
In my 40 year safety career, I’ve found that companies with the lowest turnover rates in their type of industry usually…
Hazardous Waste Management
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health…
Hazard Communication and Health Hazards
If you work with industrial chemicals each day, then you make your living in a high-risk work environment. Chemicals are…
Ergonomics Near Misses
Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees. [xt_networks force_original_colors="yes"] Follow Us am…
The Heat Is On! 6 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense…
Understanding occupational skin disorders
Skin diseases are among the most common type of work-related illness.Reviewing nearly half a million injury and illness cases involving…