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In addition to training your workers to take general workplace security steps, you can also inform them of the types of violence more likely to occur in your workplace so that they can be more specifically on the lookout for such occurrences—and be prepared to deal with them. According to the National Institute for Occupational […]
Employers must take into account situations in which employees work alone, consider the hazards specific to their worksites, and develop and adopt effective health and safety policies procedures to address these hazards. At a minimum, safety policies and procedures for solo workers should include the following issues: Safe work procedure. Employers should develop a standard […]
Under EPCRA, facilities covered by OSHA’s MSDS requirements are also responsible for following EPA’s MSDS reporting requirements. Pesticides MSDSs are considered part of pesticide labeling under FIFRA. Special EPA hazard statements must be placed on product labels, but there is no such requirement for revising MSDSs to include such statements. Need to know if one […]
Each MSDS must contain certain information for each substance. Here’s what they’ve got to have. Chemical identity and composition The MSDS must describe the substance’s composition and, if a single substance, its chemical and common name(s). Mixtures It must describe the chemical and common name(s) of the ingredients that contribute to the known hazards and […]
Many workers now perform their tasks at worksites other than those owned or operated by their employers. In these situations the employer remains primarily responsible for ensuring that employees have safe and healthful workplaces. In the minerals industry, we work with people who have a range of different attitudes toward safety and how much risk […]
Yesterday, we began an article by guest writer Jamie Ross, engineer, author, and trainer, and presented the first three of his 6 tips for communicating safety to those outside your team. Today, we conclude with the final three tips. 4. Blame Someone Else Another tactic to make yourself look less like a know-it-all is to […]
Jamie Ross, who wrote today’s Advisor article, is a mining engineer from Melbourne, Australia, who says he likes to “help people become more productive for themselves, and better leaders for those around them.” In addition to being an engineer, he’s also a public speaker, workshop facilitator, and trainer. In the minerals industry, we work with […]