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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.
Yesterday we discussed road rage—a serious highway hazard. Today we’ll look at how to get your employees to be safe, defensive drivers. Most people think they are, but the truth is that many of your workers probably don’t know or don’t regularly practice the concepts of defensive driving. According to BLR’s Interactive CD Course: Defensive […]
Proper training is the key to a prompt and effective response to workplace accidents. Our Safety Training Tips editor gives you some tips for getting your workers prepared. Make sure employees can act fast. There are four basic steps employees have to take very quickly in the event of a workplace injury. They must: Call […]
Next week (May 3-9, 2009) is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Our Safety Training Tips editor has some suggestions as to how you can commemorate this important event and make your workplace safer. Turn the spotlight on problem areas. Start with your incident records, safety complaints, and other safety performance indicators. For example: […]
Yesterday we looked at the special dangers and safety precautions needed when working with such heavy-duty material movers as conveyors and powered industrial trucks. Today we turn to the topic of working safely with and around cranes, derricks, and slings. Cranes and derricks play an important role in lifting and transporting heavy loads, but they […]
Our Safety Training Tips editor says that, when it comes effective scheduling, you need to know the “SCORE.” Scheduling safety training doesn’t have to be a source of endless stress if you approach it in the right way. The acronym “SCORE” can help you get on the right track. Schedule training far in advance—at least […]
Yesterday we shared some tips from training experts on effective onboarding (new- hire orientation) techniques. Today we’ll give you some suggested points to cover in your new-hire safety training sessions. Statistics reveal that workers are the most susceptible to injuries during their first month on the job. That’s why you need to provide basic safety […]
Yesterday we reviewed OSHA rules on whether and when employees should use portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. Today we move on to OSHA’s fire extinguisher training requirements. OSHA requires that employees who have been designated to use fire extinguishers as part of your emergency action plan must be trained on how to use the […]
OSHA doesn’t always require you to train your workers in the safe use of fire extinguishers, but as our Safety Training Tips editor points out, it’s never a bad idea. Although OSHA requires you to have fire extinguishers in your workplace, you don’t necessarily have to train employees to use them. For example, if workers […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at two of the three keys to preventing workplace back injuries. Today we’ll look at the third key—fitness—and at a resource that will train your workers to keep their backs in top shape. Facts about Fitness The third key to back safety and health is fitness (you can see the […]
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 […]