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Experts say that when a person goes into cardiac arrest, normal heart function may be restored up to 60 percent of the time if the victim is treated promptly with an automated external defibrillator (AED). AEDs are computerized electronic devices that can check a person’s heart rhythm, recognize a rhythm that requires a shock, and […]
The NIOSH publication Age Awareness Training for Miners takes aim at some common misconceptions about older employees. Here are the myths and facts, according to NIOSH. MYTH: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. FACT: Older employees may take longer to master something new, but they will become just as skilled as younger workers […]
The U.S. workforce is aging and the percentage of older workers is increasing. Are your training programs keeping pace with changing needs? While older workers as a group tend to be more experienced and therefore have fewer accidents and injuries than younger workers, when older workers are injured, their injuries are often more severe, and […]
You’ve seen the destructive force of tornadoes vividly illustrated on TV over the past couple of months. Are you and your employees prepared to survive such a catastrophic event? Many areas of the country have experienced severe tornadoes this spring, and the threat continues now that summer is here. Since tornadoes pose a major threat […]
When thunder roars and lightning flashes, will your workers be safe on or off the job? Train them to recognize the hazards and take proper precautions. Thunder and lightning storms are such a common weather conditions during the summer months that people often ignore the risks. But according to the National Weather Service, lighting is […]
Danger signs can only protect your workers when your workers know what the signs mean—and what precautions they should take in response to such warning signs. Training on accident signs and tags is a good candidate for periodic refresher training. Here’s a basic overview you can use for such training. OSHA has established regulations for […]
Yesterday, we highlighted the first 3 of 5 steps for handling the OSHA citation abatement process successfully. Today, we conclude with steps 4 and 5. 4. Verify. To verify abatement, you must provide OSHA with one or more of the following forms of abatement verification documentation: A photograph or video of the abated condition An […]
Here are five steps that can help you survive the abatement process should OSHA ever cite you for violations. You work hard to keep your workplace safe and make sure you’re never cited for violations of OSHA standards. But if that day should ever come, you need to be prepared for what happens next. When […]
If you’re employing teen workers this summer, or perhaps taking on some recent high school grads full-time, make sure they stay safe on the job. Every 5 days a teen worker is killed on the job, according to OSHA, and more than 20,000 are injured annually, which is 2 to 3 times more than any […]
The July 4 weekend often brings safety training about fireworks. But this year, put a new spin on fireworks safety training by giving your employees safety tips for healthy barbecuing—so they can enjoy outdoor cooking without the internal fireworks of heartburn, gas, or even food poisoning! Train your employees how to keep themselves safe from […]