CSB cites lack of safety management in final report on California refinery explosion
Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance…
Category: HSE
Tips to prevent heat illness -Safety Moment #5
Washington – A new video from OSHA aims to inform workers of all ages about the importance of taking precautions…
Site Equipment and Tools Inspection Procedure
This guide line enable you To establish minimum requirements regarding the site tools and Equipment inspection are available for use…
MSHA: Five Miners Die in First Three Months of 2017
MSHA announces safety campaign to encourage mine workers and operators to perform regular inspections and account for all employees. [xt_networks…
Know how to handle a hammer -Safety Moment #4
According to the statistics of Occupational Health and Safety, hammers are “widely used and often abused.” So, what can workers do to…
A Guide to Eye Wash and Emergency Shower Stations
Purchasing the best eye wash and emergency shower equipment based on your needs is half the battle when it comes…
Reporting Near-Misses
Understanding the benefits and barriers of 'Near-Miss' reporting is essential to recognize that near misses happen every day in the workplace.Near…
Arc Flash Protection -Safety Moment #3
Eye injuries are the most common serious occupational injury for welders at about 25% of total welding injuries, annually. S.M#3…
Working safely with cement -Safety Moment #2
From homes and workplaces to sidewalks and playgrounds, cement is everywhere. According to the Portland Cement Association, cement is one…
Behavior Based Safety (BBS Program)
4,000 workers die on the job each year, while 50,000 more pass away from occupational illnesses. Behavior-based safety, also known…
Flammable Liquid Storage -Safety Moment #1
The dangerous substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require risks from the indoor storage of dangerous substances to be…
Confined Spaces Safety Tips
These Safety Tips examines real hazards in real work environments. The safety tip video explains ways to stay safe while working with…
Slips,Trips and Falls checklist
Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls is major point of emphasis for employers across a wide range of industrial classifications.…
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard in the Construction Industry
Reviews are mixed on OSHA's decision to delay enforcement of the crystalline silica standard for three months. Tweet OSHA on…
Defensive Driving and Traffic SafetyTips
All drivers face many responsibilities for their own safety and that of others. High speeds, increasing density of traffic, the…
How To: Read a Tire Sidewall
There’s probably a lot more information on a tire’s sidewall than you’re aware of, such as where the tire was…
Safety Inspections and Sample Safety Inspection Checklists
Even if safety inspections were not strongly recommended, they are an excellent way for the department to reference the commitment…
scaffold-Power fatility
AC power is really terrible! Four people were killed in a few minutes!
Occupational safety and health risk assessment methodologies
Occupational safety and health risk assessment methodologies Workers should be protected from occupational risks they could be exposed to. This…
Occupational safety and health management systems
What are occupational safety and health management systems and why do companies implement them? Contents Introduction What are occupational…
Hand and Finger Injury Risks in Oil and Gas Industry
Jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most hazardous in the world. In addition to fire…
Portable Ladder Safety
Ladder An appliance usually consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by cross pieces called steps, rungs, or cleats,…
Cancer Vessel: Inspectors Find High Lead Levels at Fraser Shipyards
When it comes to harmful substance exposure, workers pay the ultimate price: their life. OSHA estimates more than 800,000 workers…