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Your confined space rescue plans should include a decision about rescue services. Here are some things you should know if you decide on using an off-site rescue service. Depending on the hazards of a confined space, you might need a rescue team to be on standby during a confined space entry so that it can […]
OSHA’s new rule, now in effect, says you must pay for nearly all PPE, including hearing protection devices (HPDs). Here’s what you need to know about them and how to get workers to use them. Yesterday’s Advisor began a discussion of workplace noise hazards. The long-term danger of consistent high noise levels, those above an […]
Employers across the country are being hit with big penalties for safety and health violations all the time. Make sure you have the safety resources and information you need to stay in compliance and keep your company’s name out of the headlines. OSHA assesses penalties on the basis of: Gravity of the alleged violation Size […]
In the past few months, disasters have been prominent, from the Texas fertilizer plan explosion to the Boston bombings and the Oklahoma tornado. In light of those events, we present a 4-step disaster preparedness plan for the workplace. Step 1: Establish a Planning Team The size of the planning team depends on your facility’s operations, […]
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 […]
On March 29, 2021, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report on its findings of an audit of the EPA’s oversight of hazardous waste units closed with waste in place.
The Trump administration has twice proposed to slash the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget by record amounts, and Congress keeps refusing to do it.
Back pain and injuries are among the most common causes of lost workdays and long-term disability. About 80 percent of adults suffer from back pain at some time in their lives, and hundreds of thousands of workers suffer disabling back injuries on the job every year. When you think about it, it’s not surprising that […]
Today our Safety Training Tips Editor explains why it is important to take your safety training sessions beyond lectures and written materials. Learning research shows that after a few days most people only remember about 10 percent of what they read, maybe 20 percent of what they hear, and perhaps 30 percent of what they […]
Machinery that’s powerful enough, sharp enough, and fast enough to bend metal and cut wood is obviously able to do serious damage to human flesh and bone. That’s why machine guards are required at all points where workers could possibly come in contact with dangerous moving parts. The general requirements section of OSHA’s Machinery and […]