Category: Training

Our Safety Training Tips editor says that now, as we near the middle of National Nutrition Month, is a good time to talk to employees about the importance of good nutrition. We all know we should “eat right,” “watch our diet,” “go easy on the grease and sugar,” and so on. But even though your […]

Our Safety Training Tips editor reminds us that March is Workplace Eye Safety and Health Month. So what kind of eye safety events do you have planned to prevent eye injuries among your workers? Start with prevention. The best way to promote eye safety is to make sure you’re currently doing everything possible to prevent […]

Yesterday we reviewed the terminology, identification, and safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Today we’ll cover rules for the safe handling of these liquids—and we’ll look at a real-life OSHA case that dramatically drives home the importance of these rules. Safe Handling When handling flammable and combustible liquids, employees need to follow these rules: […]

If you keep the lights burning 24/7 for round-the-clock service or production, you know that providing adequate safety training for your shift workers is a formidable challenge. The key to success in scheduling training for shift workers is accessibility. Pull them off the line or pay them overtime? Our Safety Training Tips editor says that […]

Our Safety Training Tips editor offers some “heroic” tips for engaging employees with your safety training. If training isn’t engaging, it isn’t effective. When Jonathan Klane started out in safety and health training, he did so in a suit and tie. But as the years progressed, his style changed. These days he’s more likely to […]

Yesterday we reviewed steps you can implement to get your workers to appreciate the importance of wearing required eye protection. Today we turn to the proper selection, wear, and care of eye protection. Eye Protection Selection BLR’s Total Training Resource: Personal Protective Equipment recommends that when you are determining what eye protection is appropriate for […]

Although reports indicate that repetitive motion injuries are declining due to widespread awareness and implementation of effective preventive measures, they remain a problem for many workplaces and workers. If they’re a problem for you and some of your employees, maybe it’s time to turn the spotlight on prevention. Step up your employee awareness training. Prevention […]

Yesterday we looked at the many benefits of turning over various safety responsibilities to your employees. Today we move on to assessing and planning your safety training. Legal Issues The need for safety training is sometimes only implied in OSHA legislation, rather than spelled out. BLR’s Safety Audit Checklists notes, for example, that the general […]

February isn’t only for valentines and chocolates. It’s also a time to think about heart health. Our Safety Training Tips editor tells you why. Nearly a million Americans have heart attacks every year, and heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Of course, it doesn’t need to be that […]

Yesterday we looked at the tragic but all too frequent problem of domestic violence manifesting itself in the workplace. Today we look at steps you can take—including training your employees—to short-circuit all types of workplace violence. There are many basic steps employers can take to lessen the risk of violent workplace incidents. We hope your […]