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There’s nothing new about perils in the workplace. But business expert and motivational speaker John Di Frances says it takes a new mindset to accept that the dangers facing workers today are more complex and potentially far more dangerous. He says that accepting those dangers means addressing security concerns at the very highest level of […]
Alcohol may be legal, but it’s still a dangerous drug. Today our Safety Training Tips editor gives you the cold facts about the effects of alcohol in the workplace. For some, alcohol is not a problem—it’s just a way to relax and socialize. But for others, alcohol is a major, even life-threatening, problem. That’s because […]
Last year OSHA issued more than 1,100 citations with fines totaling more than $1.1 million for violations of its electrical safety-related work practice rules (29 CFR 1910.331 – 1910.335). Here are the training requirements you must follow to keep from being next on the list. Anyone who works with or near electrical equipment is at […]
Every day almost 3 million workers in the United States are at risk from uncontrolled energy when servicing equipment. Injuries range from burns and falls to electric shock (nonfatal) and electrocution (fatal). Here is an overview of key OSHA rules for working safely near electricity. OSHA’s electrical safe work practice rules (29 CFR 1910.331 – […]
Yesterday we looked at some of the design and construction requirements of OSHA’s exit route rules. Today we move on to the rules covering exit route maintenance, safeguards, markings, and operational features, and we’ll introduce you to a tool that can give you peace of mind about the safety—and compliance—of your exit routes and evacuation […]
Knowing where workplace exit routes are located and how to safely evacuate in an emergency could mean the difference between life and death for your employees. Today we’ll cover some of the key requirements of OSHA’s exit route rules. As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring that employees know what to do in an […]
April is Injury Prevention Month, and our Safety Training Tips editors say that makes this the perfect time to do some serious awareness training and show employees exactly how to prevent injuries in your workplace. Injuries are costly in both human and economic terms. Employees injured in accidents often pay a heavy price. Injuries can […]
Yesterday, we looked at the first three of five steps for planning and conducting top-notch safety meetings. Today we pick up with steps 4 and 5, and we invite you to try a money-saving resource for meeting all of your safety training and compliance needs. (The first three steps to memorable safety meetings, courtesy of […]
Safety meetings provide an ideal opportunity to promote workplace safety and talk about specific safety problems affecting your workers. Here are five steps to help your meetings be all they can be . Premeeting Preparation Schedule safety meetings early in a shift when your employees are more alert and less likely to be in the […]
Workplace horseplay can cause serious issues for both employees and companies. In a prior article, we looked at a case where an employee broke his leg engaging in horseplay. Although the injury was bad enough, there was the added difficulty of conflicting stories of the incident, and a dispute over workers’ compensation. Reduce your risk […]