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Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news and advice on the profession. […]
What you are about to read is the story of an actual hazardous substance accident inspected and documented by OSHA. This story highlights the importance of HazCom training. Aside from compliance with OSHA’s hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1901.1200), HazCom training is essential because it prevents accidents, like this one: An employee was removing a […]
Got a few minutes to test your knowledge of HazCom requirements? Answer the questions below and then check your responses. Employers have four basic duties under the Hazard Communication standard. What are they? When must employees receive HazCom training? Who is responsible for training temps? The HazCom standard identifies four basic components that must be […]
Your safety onboarding program says a lot about your organization and the importance it gives to safety. Make sure your new hires are getting the right message. Since nobody wants to overwhelm new employees on their first day, some safety issues have to wait for Day 2 and beyond. During that time, someone—either the new […]
When new workers are hired, one of the first things they need to learn is to work safely. Their safety is important to you—and it’s important to them. According to a recent study from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, more than 8 out of 10 workers say that their safety […]
“Struck by” and “caught between” accidents happen far too often in workplaces, especially considering how these incidents are so avoidable. Train your employees on how to avoid these common incidents. There are two main types of “struck by” accidents: Those caused by moving vehicles, such as construction vehicles or forklifts, in industrial workplaces, and Those […]
Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news and advice on the profession. […]
Medical evaluation is an important part of the respiratory protection standard. Here’s a quick review of requirements. According to OSHA’s respiratory protection medical evaluation requirements (29 CFR 1910.134[e] and Appendix C), you must provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee’s ability to use a respirator before the employee is fit tested or required to […]
Take a quick tour of OSHA’s respiratory protection requirements now, and follow up later with a close look at the standard. OSHA’s general industry respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) applies to virtually any situation that requires respirator use in any industry except agriculture. The standard requires: A written respiratory protection plan with worksite-specific procedures […]
Here’s a plant where safety is an “official big deal” and vigilance is the hallmark of the safety process. From the moment they walk in the door, new employees at Tripp Plastics are advised in clear terms of the plant’s commitment to safety. During orientation they are presented with a policy statement that explains what’s […]