E-Books:Guide for Developing a Workplace Safety and Health Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]About this guide A workplace safety and health program is a legislative requirement in workplaces with 20 or more workers. Well-designed programs reduce injuries and occupational illnesses. This guide will help you to develop an effective safety and health…
Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan and the Fire Procedure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. It can include any relevant information in…
Requirements of OSHA Fire Extinguisher Mounting Height , Placement & Signage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In some cases, OSHA requires employers to have fire extinguishers at work, and in other cases, employers will choose to provide fire extinguishers. In either scenario, if a company will place portable fire extinguishers in the workplace, it’s important to know…
Portable Ladder Self Inspection checklist
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This checklist is intended to be used as a self-inspection checklist for portable ladders. It is based on NIOSH’s “Portable Ladders for Construction Self-Inspection Checklist,” According to NIOSH, the checklist “covers regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor,…
Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance checklist
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Process safety management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of highly hazardous chemicals (as defined by OSHA). Hazardous chemicals include toxic, reactive, explosive and highly flammable liquids and gases. It is a comprehensive management that…
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…
Construction High Risk Strategy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Construction High Risk Strategy (HRS) is designed to reduce the construction industry’s serious injury rate through risk-reduction tactics focused on health and safety responsibilities specific to planning and supervision and high-risk work activities. [/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:…
E-Books:THE WORKPLACE GUIDE TO ARC FLASH SAFETY
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The work place guide to Arc Flash safety Get answers to your arc flash and NFPA 70E questions With the rising frequency of reported arc flash accidents, and the potential for serious injury or death, arc flash is…
E-Books:Forklift Safety Guide
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Forklift Safety Guide Learning the safe way to operate a forklift and other powered industrial trucks may save your life This book has general information about: The kinds of forklifts and powered industrial trucks commonly available. The principles…
3 New Ways To Display Signs & Posters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Businesses need to communicate with their employees about safety on a regular basis. Safety posters can be effective way to supplement your company’s safety program and reinforce the importance of safety.Placing this kind of visual support throughout your facility demonstrates…
Combustible dust
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended in the air, known as deflagration, fire can spread rapidly and sometimes leads to an explosion.[/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:…
Cold stress exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Severe cold stress can lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal. Cold stress can affect people working in cold or wet environments. Workers may show symptoms ranging from shivering to loss of consciousness. Reducing the risks is an important step…
Confined Spaces Hazards:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee provided 2-hour confined space in construction training to workers in the construction industry. Training topics will included confined spaces hazard, air monitoring, and personal protective equipment. Training was offered in English.[/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: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px…
Lung disease
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lung disease is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. It can happen at the workplace if a worker is exposed to certain biological agents, chemicals, or other substances. Employers must take proper steps to prevent workers from…
Safeguarding
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