Q: Do Manual Hoists and Trolleys Require a Load Test after Installation? Did you recently purchase a new manual hoist...
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Welding, grinding, cutting, open flame, and other spark-producing tools and operations are all capable of starting dangerous fires in our...
Safety record keeping is more than just the OSHA Log. Records of inspections, training, audits, corrections, and other safety activities...
Why is choosing the right anchorage for a personal fall arrest system so important to your safety? Even with the...
As an operations manager or safety manager, you’re always looking to make safer lifts on our jobsites, and have heard...
Investigation of Occupational Accidents and Diseases Is a Practical Guide for Labour Inspectors designed to equip labour inspectors with the...
This dynamic program shows viewers that a commitment to safety procedures following Lockout / Tagout or LOTO, will assure workplace...
What is fall protection, and how does it differ from fall prevention? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer....
Merriam-Webster defines "training" as the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains. Specifically, "safety training" is for employees...
If you work in a multi-floored building and walk up stairways, you’re using a form of fall prevention. Whether or...
As the temperature rises this summer and we continue to perform our regular job duties, the potential for heat-related illnesses...
This Safety Report summarizes the good and current state-of-the-art practices in industrial radiography and provides technical advice on radiation protection...
Heavy equipment is a necessity on nearly every construction project. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous when not used properly....
You know what they say, "It’s not the fall that gets you, it’s the sudden stop." The farther we fall,...
A chemical risk assessment involves the identification of chemical hazards in the workplace and recommends controls to reduce exposure and...
“I need to have a proof test for my rigging equipment.” this statement is requested all the time from customers...
This book provides guidance on including prevention through design concepts within an occupational safety and health management system. Through the...
The accident investigation is a key component of an effective safety process, but very few investigations achieve their intended purpose....
A health and safety program is a definite plan of action designed to prevent incidents and occupational diseases. Some form...
We often think of impairment as a result of substance use or addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs, whether...
Fire safety and response is an important part of any organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Correcting fire hazards and...
The EPA's recently updated RCRA rule is designed to make hazardous waste handling regulations easier to understand and to facilitate...
The term “line of fire” in safety is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending...
Confined spaces can be dangerous, especially if a confined space entry is conducted poorly by untrained personnel. This training program...