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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.
When you’re outdoors, there’s always the possibility of a close encounter with a wasp, bee, or other insect that stings or bites. Our Safety Training Tips editor has some tips for treating stings and bites. You may not feel the sting or bite when it happens, but you’ll probably soon notice swelling, redness, itching, or […]
Many operations use flammable and combustible liquids, such as gasoline, kerosene, solvents, strippers, alcohol, and benzene. These liquids are so common that the biggest risk is taking them for granted. But our Safety Training Tips editor reminds you that even small amounts may cause fires or explosions when their vapors mix with air and are […]
Yesterday, we talked about safety orientation for new hires. Today, we continue the theme, focusing on job-specific information new employees need to learn ASAP. Knowing how to perform a job properly includes knowing how to do it safely. To protect themselves and their co-workers, new employees have to get to know their jobs inside out. […]
New employees lack familiarity with your workplace, processes, chemicals, safety hazards, and safety practices—all of which puts them at greater risk than your seasoned veterans. That’s why your safety orientation program has to be efficient, hard-hitting, and packed with information. Too often, orientation is considered a necessary evil. It’s not given sufficient attention by some […]
With National Safe at Home Week slated for August 24–30, 2009, our Safety Training Tips editor says that now is a good time to share home safety advice with your workers. According to the Home Safety Council, the top five causes of nonfatal, unintentional injuries are: Falls Struck by/against Cut/pierce Overexertion Poisoning These five causes […]
Defensive driving awareness training can prevent highway tragedies involving your employees, whether they’re driving on the job or simply commuting to and from work. Roadway accidents not only kill employees such as truck drivers, who spend most of their time on the road, but also employees who simply are using their own or a company […]
Vehicle accidents on or off the job can create serious problems for you, your organization, your employees, and their families. By emphasizing safe driving attitudes, behaviors, and skills, you can reduce the risk of your workers being involved in a traffic accident. When you think of safety hazards and employee injuries, you probably focus on […]
If you want to maintain a safe workplace, you can’t stop training, even in a down economy. But you can improve training effectiveness and efficiency to keep costs down so that you get the best ROI for each training dollar you spend. In response to the economic downturn, the American Society for Training and Development […]
If your organization has cut—or is thinking of cutting—its training budget during these hard economic times, tell the top brass to think again. Experts say that’s probably the worst move they could make. In a down economy, the first place many employers look to cut costs is in their training budget. They figure that training […]
Our Safety Training Tips editor says that in order for your safety training to be effective, you need to have clear communication with trainees. That’s an obvious goal, but it may be hard to achieve with workers who speak English as a second language (ESL). However, OSHA says that an employer’s responsibility to provide employees […]