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Chances are you employ someone who is being abused. Is that any of your business? It is when domestic violence enters your workplace. According to government statistics: As many as 1 in 4 women have experienced domestic violence at some time in their lives. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans know someone who has been […]
Whenever there’s an accident—whether someone is killed or someone breaks an arm or leg—somebody is sure to ask, “How did it happen?” The answer should always be the same: “It didn’t happen. Accidents don’t just happen; they’re always caused.” Suppose you fall down the stairs in your house and break a leg. That didn’t just […]
An OSHA compliance officer showed up one day at a factory to conduct an inspection. He noticed a worker had just used a 4-pound sledgehammer with a crack that extended halfway down the handle. Immediately he cited the company for failing to make sure that the tools and equipment used by employees were safe (Sec. […]
No one likes to think about garbage; but if not handled properly, it can contribute to a fire that can burn your whole operation down. In one case, a fire broke out in a metal dumpster on an loading dock unequipped with sprinklers. Flames spread into the building, causing over a half million dollars’ worth […]
Here’s a quick overview of basic RCRA recordkeeping requirements for hazardous waste generators. The importance of proper recordkeeping for compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is best illustrated by the fact that many of the most common hazardous waste generator violations issued involve a lack of proper recordkeeping. The regulations require […]
Answers 1. If a screwdriver bit becomes rounded or broken, can’t it be reground? Yes. If enough of the hardened tip of the bit remains to be reshaped, it can be reground and used again. Be careful to avoid overheating, which destroys the temper. 2. What kind of hammer should be used on machined surfaces? […]
Corporate environmental sustainability is undergoing transformation from a footnote in annual reports to a fundamental pillar supporting a company’s financial disclosures to shareholders. CEOs are starting to recognize that issues such as climate change, water scarcity, and impacts on natural resources concern society, and that these issues affect their business. As greater attention is paid […]
Do you take your hand tools for granted? After all, they’re so simple, what could possibly go wrong? Take this quiz to see how much you really know about hand tool safety. Questions: (Answers listed at link below) 1. If a screwdriver bit becomes rounded or broken, can’t it be reground? 2. What kind of […]
You go up a ladder. You go down a ladder. What’s the big deal? According to safety statistics, at least 100,000 people fall from ladders each year and injure themselves, while 300 will die in falls from ladders. Let’s look at the dangers involved with a ladder. These are based on actual incidents that have […]
You’ll be amazed at how easily you can cut your energy bill and protect the environment for little or no cost. If your job involves environmental responsibilities as well as management of workplace safety and health programs, you’ll be interested to learn about some simple energy-saving measures developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office […]