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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
According to a recent study, only 7 percent of employees said they eat more healthful foods at work than they do at home. Our Safety Training Tips editor has some tips for helping your workers eat better. The Peapod Biz Bites Survey, sponsored by Peapod Business Delivery, suggests that about two out of three employees […]
Despite the Great American Smokeout and other efforts, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that about 43 million adults and many teenagers in the United States still smoke. Their smoking is responsible for nearly one in three cancer deaths, and one in five deaths from all causes. Another 8.6 million people are living with serious […]
The Great American Smokeout®, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, takes place this Thursday. The purpose of the event is to encourage smokers to smoke less on Thursday, quit for the day, or even quit for good. Although the Great American Smokeout didn’t actually begin nationwide until 1977, it was preceded by three important events: […]
Our Safety Training Tips editor reminds us that cold weather is coming—and may have already arrived in some parts of the country—Are you prepared? Winter adds its own hazards to your regular safety concerns, so get your workers ready to continue to work safely in winter weather by training them to recognize and protect against […]
OSHA estimates that 1.8 million workers each year report work-related MSDs such as carpal tunnel syndrome and low back pain. About 600,000 of these MSD injuries are serious enough to require workers to take time off work in order to recover. Ergonomic measures, if implemented effectively, will reduce these numbers. According to Safety Training Presentations’ […]
Halloween is a big business and a long-standing tradition across the United States—so chances are high that your employees will be taking kids out trick or treating this year. Our Safety Training Tips editor recommends that you take a few minutes in your safety training this week to give workers some Halloween safety tips. Encourage […]
Driving before sunrise or after sunset increases the risk of accidents. After-dark accidents also tend to be more severe. Simple precautions can protect drivers. It probably comes as no surprise to hear that there is a greater risk of fatigue-induced accidents at night, especially between midnight and 6 a.m. In fact, according to the Federal Motor […]
Well-trained employees are safe employees—especially when they are facing a major hazard like accidental equipment start up. Make sure your workers understand and practice lockout/tagout (LO/TO) rules. Preventing LO/TO accidents begins with training three groups of employees: Authorized employees generally include your electricians, maintenance personnel, and some machine operators. These workers are the only ones […]
All new employees need to receive safety training soon after they start the job. Today our Safety Training Tips editor reviews some common types of training and how often you need to train on them. General training needs to include: Emergency information, e.g., two evacuation routes, location of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and eyewash […]
Asbestos was, and still is, a widely used substance. Today our Safety Training Tips editor provides some tips to help your employees avoid potentially dangerous exposures. Asbestos fibers are tough, flexible, heat- and fire-resistant, and they provide effective insulation and soundproofing. That’s why asbestos may be found in ceiling and floor tiles, insulation materials, in […]