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…
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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…
Don’t ignore shoulder pain-Safety Moment #11
In 2012, more than 68,000 cases involving days away from work occurred due to shoulder injuries, according to the National…
E-Books:Leading Indicators for Workplace Health and Safety
This user guide provides an overview of what leading indicators are, and how and why they might be applied to…
Alternative Energy Industry Hazards:Training Materials
The grantee conducted a training course concerning process safety in the biofuels industry. The training course included an introduction to…
Tool Box Talk: Securing a construction Site
There are many instances where the public make their way into a work site to run equipment for the thrill…
New OSHA fact sheet: Safety walkarounds for owners and management
Demonstrating a commitment to worker safety, and getting a firsthand look at whether safety and health programs are working. These…
NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry
For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to…
LiftRight:Safety APP.
“LiftRight℠ from EMC Insurance Companies makes it easier than ever to use the NIOSH Lifting Equation to analyze the safety…
E-Books:Easy Ergonomics:booklet
Easy Ergonomics A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace was developed by the Education and Training Unit, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service,…
E-Books:Managing shiftwork
Managing shiftwork is 45-pages in length and was published in 2006. Understand shift work and its’ effect and impact on…
E-Books:Involving your workforce in health and safety
Guidance for all workplaces This guide is mainly aimed at medium to large employers. It will help them in their…
Seat Belt Safety Campaign ,NHTSA Targets Young Males
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has kicked off its annual Click It or Ticket…
Explain chemical Data Sheets For Non-Technical People-Safety Moment #10
Have you tried to Explain Chemical Data sheet or Safety Data sheet to non technical peoples? S.M#10 : Chemical Data…
Cleaning chemicals Tips: Know the risks -Safety Moment #9
Breathing problems. Itchy skin, rashes and burns. Irritated eyes. For some workers, including maintenance workers, janitors and housekeepers, these symptoms…
Non-Routine Safety Risks before Plant Shutdown Maintenance
Preparing for plant shutdown maintenance projects ahead of time and evaluating non-routine safety hazards prior to starting work will help…
Tool Box Talk: Manual Handling of loads at work
Manual Handling Operation is any transporting or supporting of a load, including the lifting, lowering, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying…
Enhancing performance & health and safety culture
Your workplace's health and safety culture, proactive management of health and safety, and health and safety performance are interlinked. Building…
Is Fatigue a Hidden but Deadly Workplace Epidemic?
Nearly half of Americans admit they may be too tired to function safely at work.If you’re tired at work, you’re…
Risk of Explosion during Removal of Split Rim/Multi Piece Wheels from Vehicles-Safety Moment #8
Following a recent incident, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is issuing an urgent warning to owners, plant operators and…
Tool Box Talk: Back Sprains and strains
You may not be aware, but the most commonly experienced workplace injury is also the most avoidable. 50% of US…
A Proposed Rule for Beryllium
OSHA has published a new proposed rule on beryllium exposure that rolls back some requirements for the construction and maritime…
Death of Oregon forestry worker prompts new toolbox talk
Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to…