OSHA releases fact sheet on spray painting in shipyards
Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect shipyard workers from hazards associated with spray painting.…
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Abrasive blasting: Know the hazards -Safety Moment #7
Abrasive blasting, which uses compressed air or water to clean surfaces, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint…
20 Best practices from the oil & gas industry
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration…
The Importance of Safe Behavior
Regulations alone cannot improve safety. Buy-in at all levels is needed to change the culture.Although OSHA-compliant, many employers continue to…
Video:Accident Investigation-1
Accident Investigation Video shows employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlights how important it is for…
E-Books:Safety For The Leader and Manager
Safety For The Leader and Manager is a 140-page book written by Lawrence H. “Chip” Dawson, a safety and health…
What’s The Best Measure Of Safety Culture?
In my 40 year safety career, I’ve found that companies with the lowest turnover rates in their type of industry usually…
Hazard Communication and Health Hazards
If you work with industrial chemicals each day, then you make your living in a high-risk work environment. Chemicals are…
Electrical Safety Tips -Safety Moment #6
Approximately 230 electrical related fatalities occur each year.Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often…
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…
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…
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!