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It takes effort on the part of every member of your organization to combat workplace violence, starting with safety personnel. A former employee with a grudge against his supervisor enters the workplace armed with a gun and kills his supervisor and three other employees before turning the gun on himself. After the incident, co-workers said […]
Checklists help ensure that you follow OSHA confined space requirements in every detail. There are so many management issues related to confined spaces of which you need to be aware, such as hazardous atmospheres, confined space programs and permits, and employee training requirements. You’ll find all the details, of course, in 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required […]
Nobody wants to make a mistake about confined space safety requirements. The result could be tragic. Best to ask questions first. Here are some questions and answers about OSHA’s confined space safety requirements, courtesy of our sister website Safety.BLR.com. We have several confined spaces at our plant, but only two of them would be considered […]
OSHA estimates that 1 million forklifts are used in workplaces across the U.S. Each year, nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents. Deadly Danger # 1: Forklift Overturns Close to 1 out of every 4 fatalities occurs when a forklift tips over. To prevent rollovers: Make sure the […]
Week in Review, December 31 , 2010 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 […]
Week in Review, December 24, 2010 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, […]
Holiday decorations provide seasonal cheer around the home, but they can also be hazardous. So can holiday stress. Emphasize these home safety tips to keep your employees safe this holiday season: Use only UL-approved electrical decorations and extension cords. Inspect all lights and cords before use. Keep your tree and other decorations away from heat […]
Holiday decorations provide seasonal cheer around the home, but they can also be hazardous. So can holiday stress. Use only UL-approved electrical decorations and extension cords. Inspect all lights and cords before use. Keep your tree and other decorations away from heat sources. Water your tree frequently to prevent its drying out and becoming a […]
A complete and accurate accident report provides the information you need to eliminate hazards and protect workers from future accidents. An incident report needs to include all the essential information about the accident or near-miss. The report-writing process begins with fact finding and ends with recommendations for preventing future accidents. You may use a special […]
Accident prevention often begins with accident investigation. You can’t prevent accidents if you don’t know what caused them. Nobody wants a workplace accident. Not you. Not your insurer. Not supervisors. Not employees. Not the families of injured workers. But when an accident does happen, it’s important to handle the investigation promptly and effectively. To do […]