Preparing for the HazCom update
What can HazCom-covered businesses expect from a proposed alignment with GHS Revision 7? [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] Although the United…
Category: Safety
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Low-level access-Looking beyond ladders
Why are low-level access products gaining in popularity as a means of fall protection? [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] Low-level access…
Three things You Should Never Force Employees To Do
There are three things that an employer should never “force” an employee to do... [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] “Work at heights” – …
Falls from heights :Video-Safety Moment #14
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders…
Excavation and Trenching:Training Materials
The grantee developed safety training materials regarding the recognition and abatement of excavation and trenching hazards. Training materials include an…
Alternative measures for lockout/tagout
When is it appropriate to use the alternative protection measures outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 in place of standard…
E-Books:Managing contractors
Managing contractors A guide for employers Managing contractors has been written as a guide for small to medium-sized companies in…
Tool Box Talk: Hazardous Chemicals- Four Routes of Entry
Chemicals exist on virtually every single work-site. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how…
Practice caution when handling fuel-Safety Moment #13
Does your workplace have vehicles or equipment that are fueled onsite? If so, certain precautions are necessary. S.M#13 :Practice caution…
Miller Fall Clearance Calculator:Safety APP.
When working at height, it is important to know your fall clearance and swing fall, whether using a shock-absorbing lanyard…
Electrical Safety:Training Materials
The Materials Provide safety training about electrical hazards for General Industry Including Arc Flash. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, quizzes, and a…
The Golden safety rules :Video-Safety Moment #12
Everyone at work must follow the Golden Rules of Safety. These rules set the minimum expectations to control the risk of serious…
Driving Safety Tips at work
If you drive for work or employ people to drive as part of their jobs, it's important to keep safety…
Working safely around confined spaces
Employers are responsible for managing the confined space hazards in a workplace. If you are a worker, there are also…
Managing Confined space Hazards
As an employer, you must take the following five steps to reduce the risks association with confined spaces hazards in…
Confined spaces
Confined spaces in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury and death. Hazards in confined spaces can result in fire, explosion, unconsciousness,…
Powered Industrial Trucks
This Post contains safety requirements relating to fire protection, design, maintenance, and use of fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks,…
Incident Report Form
It is important to develop a strong culture of incident reporting, no matter how minor, as all reported incidents should…
i Auditor Safety and Quality Inspections:Safety APP.
For inspections and audits in the workplace, Safety Culture iAuditor, streamlines the process saving you time - and lives. Easily…
E-Books:Investigating accidents and incidents
A workbook for employers, unions, safety representatives and safety professionals Every year people are killed or injured at work. Over…
Safe Driving Policy: Company Owned Vehicles and Personal Owned Vehicles
It is recommended that your business have a policy in place related to Safe Driving. This should be reviewed and…
Safety Inspection Form
To keep your crew safe, a daily inspection process should be done (See Sample Daily Inspection Form), but a more thorough inspection…
Tool Box Talk: Basic Electrical
With this toolbox talk we will shed light upon basic electrical safety geared towards non-electricians. [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] HSSE…
OSHA Proposes Rule on Crane Operator Certification
Eight years after it began the process of finalizing a rule to govern the certification of crane and derrick operators…