Job Hazard Analysis form
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Job Hazard Analysis form helps you identify the hazards of a specific task. After the hazards are listed, one can identify controls to mitigate risk. A Job Hazard Analysis helps identify required trainings and personal protective equipment needed to stay safe…
Tool Box Talk: Excavation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trenches are potential killers. The majority of fatal trench accidents occur where the depth is less than 1.5m. A cubic meter of earth can weigh over 1.5 Tones which will crush a man. [/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:…
E-Books:Engineering Safety Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Engineering Safety Assessment by Jim Thomson PhD is a 219-page book on how to assess the safety of highly hazardous operations and facilities. Contents Ch 1: Introduction, Contents, Preface, Symbols used Ch 2: Basic probability theory for risk assessment Ch…
Employees’ Foot Safety and Hazards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Safety leaders need to actively promote foot safety in the workplace to ensure worker safety and productivity.Many jobs require employees to constantly lift, move and work with heavy objects, all while standing for long periods of time. When all…
Staying Ahead of Risks During Disasters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Disasters can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether natural, environmental or just some freak accident, how your business responds to these occurrences can be the difference between successful risk mitigation and risk nightmares.[/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_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px…
E-Books:Health Hazard Evaluation Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Health Hazard Evaluation program A Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) is an evaluation of possible health hazards at a workplace. Employees, employee representatives, or employers can request an HHE if they have concerns about health hazards at work. During…
Annual hearing testing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hearing tests are an important part of a hearing loss prevention program. Here you’ll find hearing test information for employers,and workers[/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_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7126″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1534769310354{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] For Employer If your workers…
Loss Prevention Program
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to develop a program for your organisation? A Loss Prevention Program promotes safe, healthful work conditions for all employees and is based on clearly defined objectives that are performance oriented. [/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…
Preparing for the HazCom update
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What can HazCom-covered businesses expect from a proposed alignment with GHS Revision 7? [/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5…
Low-level access-Looking beyond ladders
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why are low-level access products gaining in popularity as a means of fall protection? [/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color:…
Three things You Should Never Force Employees To Do
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are three things that an employer should never “force” an employee to do… [/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-top-style:…
Falls from heights :Video-Safety Moment #14
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces. ‘Work at height’ means work…
Excavation and Trenching:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee developed safety training materials regarding the recognition and abatement of excavation and trenching hazards. Training materials include an excavation safety manual and PowerPoint presentations.[/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color:…
Avoiding lead exposure at work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal. Although used less often than in the past, it can be found in a variety of industries, including construction, mining and manufacturing. “In each of these industries, workers are at risk of…
Alternative measures for lockout/tagout
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard LOTO procedures? [/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color:…
E-Books:Managing contractors
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Managing contractors A guide for employers Managing contractors has been written as a guide for small to medium-sized companies in the chemical industry, but it will also be of use to other industries and larger companies. Safe working…
Tool Box Talk: Hazardous Chemicals- Four Routes of Entry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chemicals exist on virtually every single work-site. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how an individual comes into contact with them as well as the amount of the chemical they are exposed to. Employees…
Practice caution when handling fuel-Safety Moment #13
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Does your workplace have vehicles or equipment that are fueled onsite? If so, certain precautions are necessary.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”S.M#13 :Practice caution when handling fuel” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1535453966435{background-color:…
Worker dies after falling from scaffold
[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…
Miller Fall Clearance Calculator:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When working at height, it is important to know your fall clearance and swing fall, whether using a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline. Calculating your fall clearance and swing fall is critical to your safety. The Miller Fall Clearance Calculator…
Electrical Safety:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials Provide safety training about electrical hazards for General Industry Including Arc Flash. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, quizzes, and a manual.[/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 !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid…
The Golden safety rules :Video-Safety Moment #12
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Everyone at work must follow the Golden Rules of Safety. These rules set the minimum expectations to control the risk of serious injury from common activities.The Golden Rules come from a…
Driving Safety Tips at work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you drive for work or employ people to drive as part of their jobs, it’s important to keep safety in mind at all times. Whether it’s for work or personal reason, driving can be dangerous, and according to the Occupational…
How to Handle Excessive Heat Exposure at Work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While working in extreme temperatures, a buddy system should be used. Look out for one another and be alert for the symptoms of heat stress. Inexperienced workers may need special attention as they may continue to work beyond the point…
