A career guide to the safety profession by American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation. The Career Guide to the Safety Professionbprovides an overview of the variety of careers available in the safety profession. It also provides guidance in the selection of undergraduate and graduates academic programs, and profiles some safety professionals now employed in both the public…
Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent the ignition of an uncontrolled fire and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a…
Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Chemical Industry by Frank R. Spellman and Revonna M. Bieber. This book is written to help professionals and nonprofessionals associated with the chemical industry to have access to the most current information and should be used as a reference book for quick answers and complicated questions. This book…
Any industry works with concurrent or simultaneous operations. The hazards associated with the simultaneous operations or SIMOPS as they call increase as the companies or contractors working on them do not have the same goals, operational or health, and safety procedures. Simultaneous operations are usually defined as independent operations in which the personnel, assets, execution,…
The weather forecast calls for a slight chance of thunderstorms, but you can only see a few fluffy white clouds overhead. So you and your tennis partner grab your racquets and balls and head for the tennis court. You spend a few minutes warming up and then—wait! Is that thunder you hear? Was that a…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LIFTCALC is an EXCEL spreadsheet that was created to assist individuals that are involved with planning maintenance activities that will require rigging and lifting of equipment. It is NOT intended to superceed any equipment manufacturers instructions, plant procedures, or regulatory requirements. It is NOT replace sound engineering evaluations and calculations. All calculations must be verified…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A major manufacturing company once brought me on board to assess their safety performance. While at their facility, I gave a presentation to a large group of their employees. Based on what I could see, it went very well. I got lots of nods, smiles, and laughs. I even received a big round of applause…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you will recognize the dangers. Lab safety symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Knowing the symbols allows you to recognize and avoid the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Informative work safety signs that meet OSHA, ANSI, and ADA standards Warn workers and visitors of workplace hazards with ANSI and OSHA signs that encourage safe practices. Remind them to take precautions that prevent job-related injuries with work safety signs for nearly any situation. OSHA safety signs meet government regulations while fulfilling work safety…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why is PPE important? Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly. Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain. These include injuries to: the lungs, eg from breathing in contaminated air the head and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Excavation failures are particularly dangerous because they may occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers (and in some cases others nearby) to escape, especially if the collapse is extensive.The speed of an excavation collapse increases the risk associated with this type of work. The consequences are significant as the falling earth can bury or crush…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is not possible to control or manage 100% of risk, but knowing what do before, during, and after an event will mitigate the damage and harm. Identifying potential hazards and risks and making it part of the day to day business is important. Safety should be the first priority as every business must face…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee offered 6-hour training to workers and employers engaged in the construction, deconstruction, and maintenance of telecommunication towers and wind turbines in Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Training topics included accident investigation, site inspection, and hand and power tool safety. Materials included PowerPoint presentations and student tests. Training is in English.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee provided 2-hour confined space in construction training to workers in the construction industry. Training topics will included confined spaces hazard, air monitoring, and personal protective equipment. Training was offered in English.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style:…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee developed safety training materials regarding the recognition and abatement of excavation and trenching hazards. Training materials include an excavation safety manual and PowerPoint presentations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e5e5…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials Provide safety training about electrical hazards for General Industry Including Arc Flash. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, quizzes, and a manual.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1496149528728{margin: 2px…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials provided presented a bloodborne pathogens program targeting small businesses and fire/emergency service workers and employers. Training topics include routes of infection, prevention, and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and quizzes. Training materials are available in English.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width:…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It is important to develop a strong culture of incident reporting, no matter how minor, as all reported incidents should be used as valuable lessons in how to prevent a recurrence.An investigation should concentrate on identifying what actions or events led to the incident, and to identify strategies to ensure that the incident is…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The grantee conducted a training course concerning process safety in the biofuels industry. The training course included an introduction to key process safety (PS) concepts in the biofuels sector, how to perform a hazard evaluation analysis, and how to write safe operating procedures. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations and handouts in English[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials provided training on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to workers and employers located in rural Pennsylvania. The learning objectives of this training include understanding the GHS hazard classification and labeling system and applying the hazard classification and labeling system within the HCS. An instructional kit was prepared for…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Material presented aerial lift safety training to workers and employers in the landscaping and tree care industries. Training topics included work practices near utility lines, aerial lift inspection, and driving. Training materials will include workbooks and quizzes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style:…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Providing safety training in short bursts may help workers retain critical safety knowledge and procedures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1496149528728{margin: 2px !important;padding: 2px !important;}”][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row…
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