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Which violations rise to the level of “willful” in the eyes of OSHA? Find out what compliance officers are trained to look for. According to the OSHA Field Inspection Reference Manual, a willful violation of OSHA standards occurs whenever the evidence shows either an intentional violation or “plain indifference” to the requirements of the regulations. […]
Compressed air can be very helpful for powering pneumatic tools and for transferring nonflammable liquids. You can even use it for cleaning equipment if you follow strict safety procedures. But, compressed air is also dangerous. How could plain old air be hazardous? Consider this: Compressed air can pop your eyeball from its socket. If directed […]
Yesterday, we reviewed safety tips for loading dock workers. Today, we go inside and highlight some key safety issues for warehouse workers. Make sure your safety training for warehouse workers includes these important points from 7-Minute Safety Trainer’s “Safety in the Warehouse” training session. Materials Storage Make sure shelves and racks are sturdy, in good […]
Remember what your mother told you? “A proper place for everything and everything in its place.” Well, Mom was right, especially at work where an effective housekeeping program can make a big difference in preventing accidents, fires, explosions, and occupational diseases. Good housekeeping provides other benefits as well: Encourages efficiency Utilizes space better Keeps inventory […]
Loading docks are busy places with a variety of activities and hazards. Without proper precautions, accidents and injuries are likely Loading docks can be hazardous places for employees to work. Hazards include: Slipping on wet or oily surfaces Tripping on broken floor surfaces Falling off dock edges Injuries from falls or unsecured dock plates Injuries […]
Summer is the peak season for lightning so, if you and your employees work outdoors, now is the time to check your safety precautions if caught in an electrical storm. All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. Lightning often strikes as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. You are in danger of lightning […]
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 […]