Practical EHS Tips, News & Advice. Updated Daily.
According to the letter, responsible hazmat employers, either individually or through industry associations, are best qualified to determine the training needs of their employees. “No attempt has been made to specify the level and duration of training or testing,” states the letter. Here are 8 things from a DOT guidance document that you should keep […]
If health and safety are truly a top priority in your organization, that commitment needs to be communicated throughout the ranks every day. There are many opportunities for doing so and many ways to do it. The most common and fundamental direction for communication in most organizations is from the top down. Top management establishes […]
Yesterday, we featured answers to questions about OSHA regulatory requirements for employee training. Today, we conclude with more questions and answers and highlight a training tool designed to help ensure compliance. Q. We currently have a cleaning contractor who has not been trained by their employer to clean up blood. Is it up to us […]
Many OSHA standards have specific requirements concerning training content and frequency. Today and tomorrow, we review some frequently asked questions about these requirements. Q. Could you please clarify OSHA’s interpretation of training requirements and what is expected when training must be conducted “at leas annually”? A. “Whenever OSHA standards require that employee training be conducted […]
Does your workplace present hazards to your employees’ heads? If so, you need to give them the hard facts on hard hats so they can protect what’s in their heads. Hard hat safety is crucial for initial training and also for refresher training. First, show employees how to select a hard hat that protects against […]
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has worked with manufacturing industry professionals to develop the following top-20 easy energy savers that can help you reduce your energy costs in all your combustion systems, or focus more specifically on your steam boiler system or process heating system. These short-term opportunities […]
Make a plan. PHMSA suggests the plan include a statement of purpose and the benefits of thorough and regular employee training as appropriate to the job function(s), the company, and its resources. The plan should include specific directions on evaluating the effectiveness of training and directions for completing administrative tasks, such as recordkeeping and scheduling. […]
Training is the heartbeat of hazcom compliance. If an OSHA inspector thinks your employees are not trained properly, he’s probably ask to go over your entire hazcom program. Last year (FY 2010), hazard communication was OSHA’s 3rd most frequently cited standard. OSHA’s flexible with HOW you train. OSHA isn’t too specific on the format […]
Start with an Action Plan The first step to take is to assess your own plant. Evaluate the best opportunities that are appropriate and that will be most effective at your plant: Track your energy bills: You need to know how much you pay for electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil at your facility. Tip: […]
Step 1 The first step is performance-based. This means you have to acquire and maintain the equipment needed to prevent oil spills. In the context of the rule, managers have flexibility in selecting the type of prevention equipment that works best at the best price and ease of operation and maintenance for their specific facilities. […]