E-Books:Rethinking the Way We Think About Safety
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]For the last half of a century, the rates of injuries in the workplace have steadily fallen, particularly in the U.S. However, when one looks deeper at the data, a disturbing trend arises: the rates of serious injuries and…
Hearing Protection For The Safety Person
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below is a photo of my favorite hearing protection – the QB2HYG by Howard Leight. For most Safety Professionals (and others who are not in noisy areas all day) this may offer the best combination of protection, comfort, ergonomics, and price![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom:…
Tool Box Talk: Shift Work Dangers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many occupations that require shift work in order to continue business operations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 15 million Americans work a job that requires some type of shift work. While some individuals choose to…
Hard Hat Questions Answered
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are often asked these four questions on hard hats: 1. Are hard hats required for this job? 2. What type of hard hat do I need? 3. Are stickers & paint allowed on hard hats? 4. Can hard hats be worn backwards?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″…
Infectious diseases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Infectious diseases are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person or from animal to person. Workers can be exposed to a number of different types of infectious…
Landscaper dies after auger entanglement:Safety Flash
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has been provided in a good faith by members and should be reviewed individually by recipients, who will determine it’s relevance to…
Incident Report:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An easy way of reporting an incident. The app selections and inputs will populate a pdf report, detailing the date/time, causes, outcomes, locations etc on “injuries, deaths or near misses”. In addition to making selections, there are added features which…
Carbon dioxide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Carbon dioxide becomes toxic when there is too much of it. This is especially true in confined areas. Excess carbon dioxide will also displace oxygen in the air and can asphyxiate workers. Proper ventilation is essential to reduce the…
OSHA Inspection Checklist 8-Pages
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Epstein Becker & Green law office has prepared an 8-page OSHA Inspection Checklist. It’s a resource you can use to help prepare for an OSHA inspection. It has six sections that cover: Preparation before an OSHA inspection Preliminary inspection issues…
Hand and Power Tool Safety,Incident Investigation & Site Inspection:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee offered 6-hour training to workers and employers engaged in the construction, deconstruction, and maintenance of telecommunication towers and wind turbines in Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Training topics included accident investigation, site inspection, and hand and power tool…
