Electrical Risk Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The most frequently used standard for workplace electrical safety is NFPA 70E, from the National Fire Protection Association. At the beginning of that standard, in Article 110.1(A), employers are required to create an electrical safety program. This safety program is…
Hazard Communication
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure your workers are aware of the hazards they come into contact with and are equipped the knowledge and resources to manage them. Part of that is adhering to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS),…
Templates:Machine Guarding
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The objective of this program is to design and install protective guards that will prevent injury from body contact (i.e., hands, arms, feet, legs, hair, etc.) with moving machinery parts and/or the points of operation of the machinery. Design and…
Sleep Deprivation and worker Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love a good zombie movie. And judging by the popularity of The Walking Dead, I think it’s safe to say I’m not alone.While zombies are fun on screen, I’m afraid the long-feared zombie apocalypse may already be upon us. Only…
Conduct a Proper Safety Audit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the most recent statistics from OSHA, 5,147 workers were killed on the job in 2017. And for each of these fatalities, there are many, many more work-related injuries. Thankfully, the majority of these incidents can be mitigated or prevented by…
Online Quiz:Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why is PPE important? Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly. Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain….
What Should Be in Your First Aid Kit?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Accidents happen quickly, and workers can get severe injuries from what seems like a minor incident. Your first aid kit needs to be fully stocked so you’re ready to deal with any injury. But what, exactly, do you need stock…
Safety Flash: Dump truck operator fatally electrocuted by high-voltage line
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Case report: #18KY024* Issued by: Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Date of incident: June 22, 2018 Summary On June 22, 2018, a 61-year-old dump truck owner-operator was transporting crushed rock to fill a sinkhole, when he raised the…
FR Clothing for Cold Weather
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a critical element of a company’s personal protective arsenal. Cold weather is another hazard, and when it sets in, you need to know how to combine cold protection with the FR properties of your PPE. No…
Online Quiz:Construction Safety -Excavation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Excavation failures are particularly dangerous because they may occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers (and in some cases others nearby) to escape, especially if the collapse is extensive.The speed of an excavation collapse increases the risk associated with this…
What is Meaning of %LEL , %UEL , PID
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the Meaning of LEL , UEL and PID ? A: Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and Vapors Before a fire or explosion can occur, three conditions must be met simultaneously. A fuel (ie. combustible gas)…
Confined Spaces Communication Tools
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of my job working for the city involves inspecting sewers. Sometimes I have to go in pretty deep. A couple of weeks ago, I was doing some repair work in there and I realized something wasn’t right. My breathing…
Online Quiz:Ladder safety, Test your self
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ladders are an example of a fall hazard that we might not recognize as such. Falls from ladders account for one third of all deaths caused from falls in construction each year. Ladders are often used as an alternative in areas…
Online Quiz:Electrical safety, Test your self
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you worried about an electric shock when you replace a light bulb? Most people have a false sense of security when it comes to electrical currents. Because electricity has become such a familiar part of our lives, it is…
Fall Protection Systems Quiz Test Your Knowledge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to OSHA, fall protection is one of the most frequently violated OSHA standards. Falls also fall under what’s referred to as the “Fatal Four,” or the four most frequent causes of fatality in the construction industry. In fact, falls…
What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom? A: General Safety rules apply to everyone, visitors, maintenance, contractors, sales, auditors, administrative staff and others at all times while on the facility site.90% of all injuries are caused by…
What can we do about rain protection for arc flash work?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What can we do about rain protection for arc flash work? A:Arc flashes can happen in any space that has electrical equipment or cables. Since it’s hard to think of many work environment that doesn’t have any of these, arc…
E-Books:SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS: ADVANCING YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]John understands what just one slip can mean for a facility. As an environmental health and safety manager in the manufacturing industry, he’s seen not one, not two, but three accidents in his workplace this year that could have…
Complete a Respirator Fit Test
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Those who work with hazardous materials are constantly at risk. Gases and evaporating chemicals can cause invisible damage to the lungs and airways before anybody even realizes they are present. The only way to protect the body’s internal organs from…
How to Keep Your Team Safe During an Emergency:Muster Point
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Muster points are critical for emergency planning. Getting your people out of the building safely in the event of a fire or other emergency can be a logistical nightmare, so it is important that every employee knows where their particular muster…
E-Books:Safety The Safety Professionals Expanded Guide to LOCKOUT TAGOUT
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Lockout tagout is a critical component of employee safety and workplace productivity. We know that regulatory requirements dictate that you must be lockout tagout compliant. But what does that really mean for you, your employees and your safety program?…
What is a self-retracting fall protection device?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is a self-retracting fall protection device? A:Fall protection technology has to satisfy some basic criteria: It has to be effective in stopping falls and limiting injuries It can’t be so cumbersome that it creates a temptation to misuse…
