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Today we look at the dangers of cell phone use—although several are still open to debate—and at some key elements of employee cell phone policies. For some time now, concerns over the safety hazards posed by cell phone use have not been limited to the potential for accidents caused by distracted driving. The OSHA Compliance […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we suggested 10 key words you can use to get employees actively involved in the accident prevention process. But the fact remains that accidents will happen, and today we’ll look at how you can make accident investigations a vital part of your accident prevention program. The Accident Investigations course in BLR’s Employee […]
Despite all of OSHA’s standards and all of its inspections and citations, there were 5,488 fatal occupational injuries in 2007 and 1.2 million injuries involving days away from work in 2006, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those statistics are not intended to discourage you, but rather to motivate you to go beyond the […]
Arc flash explosions are a daily occurrence in U.S. workplaces. Here are some tips for safeguarding your employees from these potentially fatal incidents. What is arc flash and why is it hazardous? An arc flash is a short circuit through the air. In an arc flash incident, an enormous amount of concentrated radiant energy explodes […]
Yesterday we looked at the debate swirling around the possible dangers of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in the production of food containers, water and baby bottles, and countless other consumer and industrial products. Today we’ll look at BPA in the workplace and at an upcoming audio conference on steps you can take right […]
In one of the latest shots fired in the war of words raging over the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), a new study has linked elevated concentrations of the chemical in human urine to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. BPA is an industrial chemical used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. […]
Yesterday we provided 10 tips for limiting carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in your workplace. Today we turn to the legal, management, and training issues surrounding CO exposure. Legal Issues Safety Audit Checklists from BLR points out that the controlling OSHA regulation is 29 CFR 1910.1000. OSHA lists carbon monoxide in its table of air contaminants […]
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is a common industrial hazard resulting from the incomplete burning of natural gas and any other material containing carbon, such as gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, or wood. Because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and nonirritating, workers can be poisoned without warning. Here are 10 tips for safeguarding your workforce. CO […]
Today our Safety Training Tips editor looks at one of the more common, but often overlooked, workplace woes: Neck injuries. The most common workplace neck injuries are neck spasms. Neck spasms are contractions of the muscles in your neck. The contractions make your muscles tight and that results in pain. The main culprits of work-related […]
Yesterday we looked at four common problem areas of electrical safety and at possible solutions for you and your supervisors. Today we’ll dig deeper into the electrical safety procedures for unqualified workers – including what OSHA requires — and look at a tool that will help you meet those requirements. Almost 3 million workers in […]