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Today, we review some training points for preventing electrical accidents. These points should be covered in electrical safety meetings with all employees. The following training points are brought to you courtesy of today’s featured BLR safety training product, 7-Minute Safety Trainer. Shock Prevention Inspect electrical equipment before use to be sure insulation is in good […]
Yesterday, we presented steps 1-3 of a 4-step plan to prepare for workplace emergencies. Today, we conclude with the final step, implementation of the plan. Implementation means more than simply exercising the plan during an emergency. It also means: Acting on recommendations made during the vulnerability analysis Training employees Integrating the plan into company operations […]
In the past few months, disasters have been prominent, from the Texas fertilizer plan explosion to the Boston bombings and the Oklahoma tornado. In light of those events, we present a 4-step disaster preparedness plan for the workplace. Step 1: Establish a Planning Team The size of the planning team depends on your facility’s operations, […]
Do you and your trainers know how to communicate safety information to employees for whom English may not be their first language? Do you understand the legal requirements for teaching these important policies? Today’s Advisor gives you important information for training non-English-speaking employees. Increased diversity in the workplace may create language and literacy barriers. When […]
Many workplaces are equipped with portable fire extinguishers that can control small fires, preventing property damage and loss of life. However, OSHA rules prohibit workers from using fire extinguishers unless they have received training in their proper use. According to 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2), "Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in […]