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OSHA requires forklift operators to successfully complete a training program and evaluation conducted by competent trainers before operating a forklift. Safe operation of forklifts depends on safe operators. OSHA’s training requirements for forklift operators can be found at 29 CFR 1910.178(l) and include instruction in: Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions Differences between the truck and […]
Every year more than 20,000 forklift-related injuries occur in U.S. workplaces. According to OSHA, most forklift accidents can be attributed to lack of safe operating procedures, lack of safety rule enforcement, and insufficient or inadequate training. Many employees are injured when forklifts are inadvertently driven off loading docks or fall between docks and an unsecured […]
You can’t fix hazards you don’t know about. As we discussed in yesterday’s Advisor, regular work area inspections are a highly effective way to identify and correct hazards. Depending on the work areas you’re inspecting, a safety audit may focus on different issues. But here’s a general checklist, courtesy of BLR’s Safety Audit Checklists, that […]
The ideal workplace inspection isn’t one that follows a safety incident. Nor is it a surprise visit from OSHA. The ideal inspection is one you arrange yourself. Self-inspection audits are the most effective way to improve safety management, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Work area inspections will: Tell you whether safety and […]
As a person with responsibility for safety training, you have an important duty to keep up with OSHA regulations. Our Safety Training Tips editor notes that while it sometimes seems overwhelming to stay informed about all the requirements in every safety area, there are several tools available to help. First of all, you can go […]
Yesterday we provided a sample of first-aid questions and answers from Safety.BLR.com®. Today we give you some more Q&As, and we talk about a training program that can help you prepare employees for almost all first-aid emergencies. Q. I have two recharging machines for my electric forklifts. Do I need eyewash stations near the charging […]
First aid is one of the most common workplace safety issues, yet employers’ obligations are often not as well known as they are for other safety regulations. So we decided it was time to present some typical questions received and answered by the experts at Safety.BLR.com®. Q. How do you know if you need to […]
Yesterday we talked about the controversy over OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP) and the likelihood that significant changes are on the way. Today we’ll tell you what those changes are likely to be and how you can keep up with all the enforcement news. Employers that have been affected by EEP or might be affected […]
OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Program is under the gun and slated for a makeover. OSHA has committed to upgrading the program, which could have a significant effect on those who fail to comply with safety standards. Enforcement under the Occupational Safety and Health Act is chronically criticized as inadequate, mismanaged, and underfunded. While those charges are […]
There is a direct correlation between a clean, neat, well-organized workplace and a safe, successful workplace. Our Safety Training Tips editor urges you to impress on your workers the importance of performing housekeeping tasks every day and every shift. Remind employees that good housekeeping: Eliminates accident and fire hazards Maintains safe and healthy working conditions […]