E-Books:First Aid
First Aid by the U.S. Army medical department. This 224-page book was published for non-medical service members who must rely heavily on…
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Winter Fire Safety Tips
As summer turns to fall, it's a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. Some safety…
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.…
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…
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…
The Heat Is On! 6 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense…
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…
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…
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…
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…