Q: How many wheel chocks do should I use per trailer? A: How many wheel chocks you should use per trailer depends on several variables. Consider the following: Location and terrain Composition of area (asphalt, gravel, mud) Grade or slope, if any (front to back, side to side, or both) Is the trailer attached to the truck/tractor?…
Q: How is wind chill calculated? A: Heat stress is a commonly recognized problem, and many employers have put protective measures in place to reduce their workers’ risk of developing heart-related problems. Cold stress, however, is a much less widely discussed problem, yet cold stress can also have a devastating impact on the health and…
Q: How do cooling towels work? A: Working in hot environments presents its challenges, one of which heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to OSHA, heat stroke was the likely cause of 18 workplace fatalities in 2018 and 13 in 2017. For this reason, heat stress and heat stroke should be assessed and controlled in the same serious manner…
Q: What’s an efficient way to account for everyone in the event of an on-site emergency? A: The only real answer to this question is the one that exactly fits your company and all your possible emergency situations. No one answer will apply across the board, but there are several factors for your emergency specialists…
Q: Who should be responsible for rescuing fallen workers? A: A quick review of current legislation and best practices will reveal that there is no consensus regarding who should be responsible for rescuing a fallen worker. As with many other occupational health and safety responsibilities, it seems intuitive that “the employer” should be the one…
Q: When should workers use polarized safety glasses? A: Let’s be clear about one thing before we begin: polarized safety glasses definitely have a place in occupational safety, and there are specific situations in which workers should use them to stay safe. First, what is polarization? At its simplest, it’s a technology that only allows horizontal light…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even millions) of dollars stemming from potential lost productivity and lawsuits.With that in mind, it’s important to start the process of ensuring safety as early as possible. At the beginning in fact, in the recruitment process.Think…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Safety is a key concern in every workplace. Lives and livelihoods are at stake, not to mention thousands (or even millions) of dollars stemming from potential lost productivity and lawsuits.With that in mind, it’s important to start the process of ensuring safety as early as possible. At the beginning in fact, in the recruitment process.Think…
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