Business Workplace Safety

Working at Height - How to Develop a Rescue Plan

2009-12-06T12:15:00.001-08:00

Rescue plans don't have to be complex. Employers should implement a rescue plan that includes procedures for:

Understand HACCP and Improve Food Safety in Your Restaurant

2009-12-05T12:15:00.001-08:00

Using HACCP food safety procedures keeps your customers safe and the health inspectors happy. Learn more here.

Picking the Right Glove Size

2009-12-04T12:15:00.001-08:00

Toxic gases and explosions are hazards faced by workers entering confined spaces. This article discusses ways to mitigate the risks.

Does Face Wash Equipment Really Help in Case of Emergencies?

2009-12-03T12:15:00.001-08:00

Emergency may come up any time. You never know when a calamity may occur, resulting in serious issues for you.

Understanding Confined Space Hazards

2009-12-02T12:15:00.001-08:00

Toxic gases and explosions are hazards faced by workers entering confined spaces. This article discusses ways to mitigate the risks.

Restaurant Food Safety - Managing Temperature

2009-12-01T12:15:00.000-08:00

Is your restaurant practicing good food safety? Learn how to manage temperature and keep food out of the danger zone here.

OSHA Construction Safety Training - New State Requirements

2009-11-30T12:15:00.001-08:00

New state laws require construction workers to complete approved OSHA construction safety courses. Find out which states have enacted the law recently.

The Forgotten Graveyard Worker

2009-11-29T12:15:00.001-08:00

Companies are ever confronted by economic challenges addressing shareholder demands while seeking competitive advantages in a global environment. Meeting such competitive advantages...

Safety Tips For 55 Gallon Drums When Recycling and Reusing

2009-11-28T12:15:00.001-08:00

Many 55 gallon drums can be recycled and reused. Here are some safety tips to consider prior to designating your drums for recycling and reuse.

Fire Extinguisher Types

2009-11-27T12:15:00.001-08:00

An overview of the most commonly used fire extinguisher types. The different types are water fire extinguisher, foam fire extinguishers, Co2 fire extinguishers etc.

Are We Dying to Work?

2009-11-26T12:15:00.001-08:00

The workplace is often a dangerous environment. Whether we are subjected to dangerous machinery, chemicals or both, accidents due to our workplace are a major concern.

California Accessibility Laws Create Small Business Liability

2009-11-25T12:15:00.001-08:00

California Accessibility laws have left the door open for lawsuits. How can you understand what is required in renovating or remodeling commercial businesses to avoid accessibility lawsuits?

Drum-Funnels Drum-Faucets and Safety-Cans and Their Roles in Spill Protection

2009-11-24T12:15:00.001-08:00

Chemical spills in the workplace pose risks in a number of ways. Drum Funnels, Drum Faucets, and Safety Cans are simple tools in the pursuit of Chemical Safety.

Workplace Safety is an Attitude - Watch For Weak Links

2009-11-23T12:15:00.001-08:00

Have you ever seen the bumper stickers on work vehicles or the posters at work in the break room that say; Safety is an Attitude? Well, it's true.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma and What Occupations Present Increased Risk

2009-11-22T12:15:00.001-08:00

Mesothelioma is a Killer diseases associated with exposure to deadly asbestos fibres. What is Mesothelioma, it's symptoms and what occupations present a significant risk of developing the disease?

Why Should One Use Portable Sinks?

2009-11-21T12:15:00.001-08:00

Why portable sinks are especially useful to promote cleanliness and health safety, especially in the work place. There are certain industries where sanitation is one of the prime concerns.

Why Should One Use Portable Sinks

2009-11-20T12:15:00.001-08:00

Why portable sinks are especially useful to promote cleanliness and health safety, especially in the work place. There are certain industries where sanitation is one of the prime concerns.

Are Electrical Workers Required to Be Qualified?

2009-11-19T12:15:00.001-08:00

Do OSHA and NFPA standards require electrical workers to be qualified? To find information on if, how, when and where to quantify and qualify your workers read this article.

Environmental Benefits of Silt Fences

2009-11-18T12:15:00.001-08:00

Silt fences are mandated by law to be installed in a construction site. What exactly do these silt fences have for the benefit of the company and the environment?

Safety in the Workplace is Your Right

2009-11-17T12:15:00.001-08:00

This article tells the true story of a 59 year old plasterer who died when he fell off the workplace scaffolding. It reports some safety measures that should have been followed.

Fire Safety in the Workplace

2009-11-16T12:15:00.001-08:00

A fire can be a serious hazard, whether it occurs in a workplace or at home. At home, you have your own fire safety arrangements which you are aware of.

Legislation Surrounding Work Place Safety

2009-11-15T12:15:00.001-08:00

In the UK, the health and Safety Executive and the Local Councils enforce health and safety regulations. Legislation on work place safety is covered by Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Seeking Protection Against Arc Flash

2009-11-14T12:15:00.001-08:00

Arc flash is a common phenomenon that needs to be safeguarded against in some working facilities. This is a kind of electrical explosion that occurs due to a low impedance connection.

Personal Protective Equipment For Hot Work

2009-11-13T12:15:00.001-08:00

Welding, torch cutting and other Hot Work can be extremely hazardous if you are not equipped with the correct personal protective equipment. This article discusses what you need to stay safe.

Common Work Related Injuries

2009-11-12T12:15:00.001-08:00

Work related injuries are one of the leading categories of injuries. This is basically because of the time people spend in their workplaces and the lack of safety precautions in most work places.

How Valuable is (Corporate) Safety?

2009-11-11T12:15:00.001-08:00

These are not real corporate values, but can be understood as "protected values." There is often no question about safety and security although the level of provided (corporate) safety is open to discussion.

Exits and Fire Doors - Make Sure They Are Clearly Signposted

2009-11-10T12:15:00.001-08:00

In many buildings it is a legal requirement to ensure that fire exits and doors are properly signposted. This article looks at the hazards involved if you fail to comply with these regulations.

Smoking Shelters (Uses)

2009-11-09T12:15:00.001-08:00

Smoking shelters are designed to provide shelter for cigarette, cigar and pipe smokers. They also provide designated smoking areas away from entrances and protect employees and patrons from the wind, rain and sun etc...

Employee Training in Lockout or Tagout Procedures

2009-11-08T12:15:00.001-08:00

The standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, requires that employers provide initial training and retraining as needed and must certify that the training has been done. For the purposes of the standard, there are three types of employees:

Create a Safe Working Environment With Arc Flash Training

2009-11-07T12:15:00.001-08:00

Work place safety is one of the basic rights of every employee. The working environment should be such that no worker suffers a personal injury or loss of life due to a poor setup.

Typical Fire Safety Risk Assessment - Follow This Simple Step by Step Guide

2009-11-06T12:15:00.001-08:00

All UK businesses have to carry out a fire risk assessment to comply with the law. Find out exactly what this involves and follow this simple guide on how to carry out your own assessment.

Some Information About Workplace Abusers

2009-11-05T12:15:00.001-08:00

Workplace violence deprives families and societies. Those that abuse others in the workplace, in the schools, in the boardrooms are destroying intelligent and talented people from living productive and quality lives. Workplace abusers obliterate lives.

Exit Signs - Why They're Vital and How They Can Look Great

2009-11-04T12:15:00.001-08:00

Ever wondered what Exit Sign is best for your establishment? Why is the guy next door dropping thousands of dollars on an Exit Sign, while the woman downstairs spent 35 bucks at Lowes? What's the difference?

Home to Prevent Work Place Injuries

2009-11-03T12:15:00.001-08:00

Work related injuries are more serious than just a few paper cuts. Many days are being lost each year and the ever increasing cost of treatments and rehabilitation is putting a drain on company resources.

Common Workplace Accidents and What to Do If You've Suffered From One

2009-11-02T12:15:00.001-08:00

The average worker spends more time at work than they do with their own families. Millions of workers spend thousands of hours in the workplace every year in Australia, so it's inevitable that accidents will occur.

Hotel Key Cards and the Wide Variety of Benefits They Bring

2009-11-01T12:15:00.001-08:00

The practice of using plastic hotel key card has dramatically increased nowadays. The reason is because they are proven to provide a wide variety of convenient usefulness, making them better options to using traditional metal keys.

Keeping Safe and Injury-Free When Sandblasting

2009-10-31T12:15:00.001-07:00

Sandblasting is one essential process that is most useful in quite a number of light and heavy industrial jobs. It is important that safety measures are in place in the workplace before any sandblasting operation is undertaken.

Flammable Liquids Storage - How to Choose the Best Flammable Liquids Cabinet For Workplace Safety

2009-10-30T12:15:00.001-07:00

Flammable liquids are extremely dangerous. They require special safeguards when it comes to storing and handling them. In fact, the vast majority of industrial fires are caused by flammable liquids that are not properly handled -- or stored.

Abrasive Grit Blasting Health and Safety Concerns

2009-10-29T12:15:00.001-07:00

Improve operator health and safety conditions in abrasive grit blasting operations and avoid expensive legal battles using simple techniques as outlined in this article. You will find that simple methods can go a long way in this effort.

Elevator Safety Tips

2009-10-28T12:15:00.001-07:00

While many of us use them every day without any thought, elevators result in a number of accidents every year, some of them fatal. Find out the basic tips you can follow to best ensure a safe ride.

Emergency Lighting Testing - How and When You Should Test Your Emergency Lights

2009-10-27T12:15:00.001-07:00

All business premises have to have emergency lighting, but do you know your responsibilities for testing and maintaining the system. Find out what you are required to do in terms of checks and testing, and how to do it.

SPCC Plan Requirements For Containers and Tanks

2009-10-26T12:15:00.001-07:00

What are the requirements for Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), applies to petroleum storage facilities? According to Section 112.1 of 40 CFR, the requirement for a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), applies to petroleum storage facilities that: ...

Scaffolding Towers - Essential For Safe and Profitable Construction Work

2009-10-25T12:15:00.001-07:00

This article outlines the benefits of using scaffolding towers for both construction companies and tradesmen. In addition to outlining the safety benefits, it shows the role scaffolding towers can play in making a business more efficient and therefore more profitable.

Avoiding a Fall - Tips to Stay Upright

2009-10-24T12:15:00.001-07:00

We encounter stairs everyday. Houses have them, office buildings have them, even schools and hospitals have at least a few stairs. Many people are sent to the Emergency Room every year from stair related accidents. These accidents are mostly avoidable.

Safety Helmet & Safety Vests - What Should You Know About Them?

2009-10-23T12:15:00.001-07:00

A lot of activities require you to put on some sort of safety gear to protect yourself from any major injuries. Safety helmet and safety vests stand as two extremely important protective gears that can save lives and prevent major injuries.

Prevent and Reduce Unsafe Conditions at Construction Site

2009-10-22T12:15:00.001-07:00

When you hear about construction sites, what picture comes to your mind - chaotic and dangerous? Quite right! Being a deadline-oriented environment, construction sites work in a fast process. Injuries and accidents are common here due to the highly risky procedures.

Lockout Tagout - A Brief Overview

2009-10-21T12:15:00.001-07:00

The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout policy is to protect workers from an unexpected release of electricity or hazardous energy from machinery or equipment when it is being repaired or serviced. An energy isolation device could be any of the following:

Workplace Safety - Rubber Floor Tiles in Auto Detail and Car Maintenance Shops

2009-10-20T12:15:00.001-07:00

Slip and fall injuries at work are costly in the automotive sector, and unfortunately they are extremely common. I cannot tell you how many times I've lost my balance or slipped on grease, oil, hydraulic fluid, tire dressing, or spilt cleaners.

Using Biological and Gelling Agents on Oil Spills

2009-10-19T12:15:00.001-07:00

Many different methods are used to deal with oil spills, including booms, skimmers, biological and gelling agents. Each has a function in cleanup and increasing the speed with which the waters and the environment can be returned to a pre-spill state.

Fire Drills - What Should You Do?

2009-10-18T12:15:00.001-07:00

Everybody is talking about fire prevention, fire safety, tips and hints and whatnot ever since the increase in fire accidents. But is that all that we need? Well, they are not exactly all that we need. There is more to it.

Is Workwear an Important Part of Personal Protective Equipment?

2009-10-17T12:15:00.001-07:00

This article provides a quick explanation into the Hi Vis clothing safety standards in accordance with AS/NZS 4602:1999 and AS/NZS 1906.4:1997. The article also discusses the benefits and requirements of workwear safety clothing including hi vis clothing, disposable clothing and other workwear.

Fire Extinguisher Training

2009-10-16T12:15:00.001-07:00

Staffs fire extinguisher training is a legal requirement in the UK under the Fire Safety Order 2005. It is the duty of the responsible person to prove that they did all that was 'reasonably practicable' to prevent personal injury in the event of a fire.

Work Area Safety In Industrial Plants

2009-10-15T12:15:00.001-07:00

To make your work area safe you must know what hazards you can expect to encounter and what to do to control and eliminate them. The information contained here explains the importance of working safely and methods for controlling safety in your work area.

Photoluminescent Glow Tape Improves the Safety of Your Facilities

2009-10-14T12:15:00.001-07:00

Self illuminating exit signs and similar items are one of the critical building code requirements for most new construction in the US. These used to be tritium based exit signs, but the risks of disposal have shifted the primary tool for these to photoluminescent materials.

June is National Safety Month - Ensure the Safety of Your Remodeling Or Construction Company Workers

2009-10-13T12:15:00.001-07:00

Jobsite safety is a top priority for every remodeling and construction company owner and manager. It is the owner's job to ensure that the necessary safety and health controls are in place and remain in place on each and every job that the company performs.

What is the Law Governing Mold Removal?

2009-10-12T12:15:00.001-07:00

What are the laws regarding black mold in the workplace? Can you sue an employer for failing to clean up black mold? Are property owners obliged to maintain an environment free of mold? Read the article for tips on surviving black mold in the workplace.

Reduce Worker Fatigue With Antifatigue Matting

2009-10-11T12:15:00.001-07:00

If your job requires you to stand for prolonged periods of time each day, you've undoubtedly experienced back, leg, and foot fatigue which can lead to pain, discomfort and irritability. If you are tired of feeling this way, there is an answer - antifatigue matting.

Sexual Harassment - The 900lb Gorilla in the Room

2009-10-10T12:15:00.001-07:00

Sexual harassment is yet another reason companies must immediately conduct supervisor training for staff. It is the 900lb gorilla in the room most companies would rather ignore, but it is not going away. This red hot issue must be dealt with, and the sooner the better.

Requirements For Tagout Devices - Workplace Safety

2009-10-09T12:15:00.001-07:00

The employer's primary means of providing protection to workers and meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 is an energy isolating device. This prevents the transmission or release of energy and locks or tags are attached to it. An energy isolation device could be any of the following:

Safety First - Toluene Emergency Treatment, Proper Operating and Proper Storage Practices

2009-10-08T12:15:00.001-07:00

Toluene is a dangerous compound. It is substantially flammable and toxic to humans when inhaled, ingested or come into contact with in considerable quantities. Persons who process toluene must learn the proper handling methods as well as the appropriate storage practices on how to keep it.

A Quick List of Workplace Safety Learnings

2009-10-07T12:15:00.001-07:00

It is always useful to document learnings from safety programs. In working with a company that wanted to know what were some of the things my team has learned about safety programs, I put together the following points. They may be useful in any work environment:

8 Ways to Prevent Injuries When Cleaning

2009-10-06T12:15:00.001-07:00

There are many ways you or your cleaning workers can become injured on the job. By taking a few precautions and spending time on safety training, you can save your cleaning company money by preventing accidents from happening. Here are a few tips for preventing injuries:

10 Steps Towards Successful Accident and Incident Investigations

2009-10-05T12:15:00.001-07:00

The detailed methodology that is used in any particular accident investigation depends on a variety of factors. Discussing these factors falls outside the scope of this article. The purpose of this article is to define and discuss the steps necessary for a successful accident and Incident investigation.

Increasing Stringency of OSHA Regulations

2009-10-04T12:15:00.001-07:00

President Obama, along with the Democratic Congress, are working on increased safety in the workplace. While this can be a good thing for employees, it could demonstrate a fair amount of difficulty for staff working Human Resources with the passing of each new health and safety regulation.

Frequency of Risk Assessment For Fire Safety - How Often Should You Carry it Out?

2009-10-03T12:15:00.001-07:00

Businesses are generally aware of the need to carry out fire risk assessments, but how frequently do they need to be carried out or reviewed? This article looks at what the legislation says and gives practical advice on judging how often to do your fire risk assessments.

What Are Employee's Duties For Avoiding Accidents in the Workplace?

2009-10-02T12:15:00.001-07:00

If you are employed in any workplace your employer has to ensure that you are safe in your place of work. However, as an employee, you also have duties to ensure that you take care of your own safety, and those of other employees working around you.

Business - Safety First

2009-10-01T12:15:00.001-07:00

In business, product delivery is very important. You have to be able to get your products to the market on time all the time or your profit margin is lowered. In business, time is money. If you waste too much time you lose a lot of money.

The Importance of Protective Clothing

2009-09-30T12:15:00.001-07:00

In a nutshell, the importance of protective clothing is to keep your body safe from hazardous materials and harm. There is more to knowing the right protective clothing than that however. Additionally, there are various kinds of clothing that are designed to provide even more kinds of protection.

Reduce the Risk of Fire in Your Restaurant by Maintaining Your Ventilation Systems

2009-09-29T12:15:00.001-07:00

Starting up any business takes up a reasonable amount of time and money, so it seems to follow that you would want to do everything possible to protect your investment. One of the main hazards presented in companies such as restaurants and kitchens is the risk of fire.

Worplace Safety - The Use and Application of Hazardous Energy Control Devices

2009-09-28T12:15:00.001-07:00

There is no national data available on the number of workers killed each year by contact with uncontrolled hazardous energy. However, during the period between 1982 through 1997, the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOSH) investigated 1281 fatal accidents as a part of its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, (FACE).

Improving On-The-Job Training With LMS and E-Learning Tools

2009-09-27T12:15:00.001-07:00

On-the-job training (OJT) is common in both large and small organizations. It is usually done informally, with an experienced colleague or mentor overseeing or teaching the trainee. It may take place in a classroom, on the plant floor, or in any other place where work is being performed.

Workplace Bullying and Harassment in the Public Sector

2009-09-26T12:15:00.001-07:00

Although legislation and whistleblower protective mechanisms exist - most staff members subject to bullying or harassment never make formal complaints or take action to stop the perpetrators in their tracks. Many instances are really disturbing with people generally being too scared to identify themselves for fear of retribution.

OSHA Getting Tough Under Obama

2009-09-25T12:15:00.001-07:00

The fines are stiff, the penalties are progressive, and lawyers and employees look for ways to go after the company's nest egg or deep pockets. Well, once deep pockets anyway, as this recession hasn't left much of a legal war chest or safe full of cash for settlements.

Risk Assessment Introduction

2009-09-24T12:15:00.001-07:00

In this article a general introduction, with some historic references, of risk assessment is provided. The right to life is the most fundamental human right. Thus the protection of the safety and health workers in the workplace has been a core issue of the legislator in resent years.

Fire Safety - Guide to a Safe Workplace

2009-09-23T12:15:00.001-07:00

Did you know that a fire accident has the most number of victims as compared to other types of accidents? Yes, it is astonishing yet true. A small fire not detected early could spread gradually and destroy your workplace and take the lives of your employees and you.

Safety Glasses Save Lives - The Life You Save Could Be Your Own

2009-09-22T12:15:00.001-07:00

This article is aimed at assisting Safety Managers to improve eye protection for their employees. The article goes into detail of additional considerations to ensure a complete eye safety program is in place. It details strategies for eye protection rather than just making safety glasses or safety goggles available.

Working Safely

2009-09-21T12:15:00.001-07:00

Any work you may intend to do of any kind requires safety measures, protective clothing and other safety apparatus, to enable a safer working environment, which will help to reduce or nullify any accidents. In this article I will give some good advice on safety tips and working safely.

All About Office Chair Casters - Selecting, Replacing and Sorting

2009-09-20T12:15:00.001-07:00

Office chair casters are great when they are working well, when they are not they can be a real pain. In this article we take a look at the two commonest chair caster problems. Fixing them when they are broken and choosing the right ones for your work area.

Safety Shower Required in Work Environment

2009-09-19T12:15:00.001-07:00

Accidental exposure can occur even when there are good safety precautions and good emergency controls in place. So, it is essential to provide safety equipment like goggles, boots, gloves, shields, and other protective equipment. Safety showers and eyewash stations must be provided to minimize the exposure to hazardous chemicals.

10 Steps of a Practical Team Based Workplace Risk Assessment Process

2009-09-18T12:15:00.001-07:00

A risk assessment is an important part of the system that employers must introduce to protect workers and company assets. It helps to focus the attention of all the decision makers on the risks that really matter in the workplace - the ones with the potential to cause real harm.

Kitchen Safety

2009-09-17T12:15:00.001-07:00

Kitchen safety is essential if you don't want to have accidents or a fire. Every employee should be trained in fire prevention and first aid. There should be in-house training program run by professional people (fire department, Red Cross) and there should be refresher course at least every two years.

Tools & Equipments Safety In Industrial Plants

2009-09-16T12:15:00.001-07:00

Some basic causes involving tools, which lead to accidents, are: Defective tools like hammers, axes, screwdrivers, shovels, spades might be loose, cracked, broken. Workers can be injured if the handles loosen or break and tool head flies off. Using the wrong tool like using wrong kind and size of wrench.

How to Recognize Basic Safety Signs

2009-09-15T12:15:00.001-07:00

Safety is an issue that impacts every company, no matter what business the company is in. Even e-commerce has the need for safety such as virus protection and some basic safety signs are posted on websites that have such protection advising hackers that such activity will not happen on the site.

Top Causes of Accidents in Factories

2009-09-14T12:15:00.001-07:00

Although there is little concrete data relating to accidents in South African factories, the government has recently estimated that accidents in the work place cost the nation an incredible R18 billion per annul! Clearly the single-most dangerous element in any factory, be it food processing or the manufacture of furniture, is..

Virtual Reality Used For Training in the Construction Industry

2009-09-13T12:15:00.001-07:00

Hundreds die each year from falls in the construction industry. Researchers are trying to determine exactly what causes these deaths, and at the same time implement a safe training program to help construction workers avoid injury. Researchers in Atlanta have achieved both these goals by using an advanced virtual reality system.

Fire Extinguisher Ratings - Find Out About Fire Classifications and Fire Extinguisher Ratings

2009-09-12T12:15:00.001-07:00

Anyone responsible for a place of work should have an understanding of fire extinguisher ratings and the different types of fire that they can be used on. This article explains clearly the fire extinguisher ratings systems in the UK, Europe and the US, as well as the different classes of fires.

What is a Fire Risk Assessment and Do I Need One?

2009-09-11T12:15:00.001-07:00

Almost 4 years after the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order replaced fire certificates with risk assessments, we're still seeing businesses facing the consequences of an inaccurate understanding of the new legislation. We've prepared for you an overview of what this new piece of legislation is and how does it affect your business.

Hazard Warning Symbols and Their Meanings

2009-09-10T12:15:00.001-07:00

There are many different signs and symbols that are used to identify containers and areas that are a hazard to your health. From construction sites to household cleaners, these signs contain the symbols that allow you to readily recognize them and to avoid the hazards that they pose if not handled properly.

Employee Background Checks

2009-09-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

You may think that the hiring process is a simple routine. The first thing you have to do is hand in your application form and resume. After the company has evaluated these materials, you will then go for an interview. After the interview, you might luckily get the job that you want.

How Many Types of Safety Showers Are Available in the Market?

2009-09-08T12:15:00.001-07:00

Safety showers are used in work places where people work with hazardous materials. The emergency services also have special units that carry emergency safety showers. By law, safety showers have to be installed in factories, laboratories, and any other place where the authorities feel that workers may be exposed to hazardous material.

Work Accidents - What to Do If You Have an Accident at Work

2009-09-07T12:15:00.001-07:00

There are a number of steps you should take following an accident at work. Here is a basic, 5-step checklist to help you to make sure that you gain any assistance you are entitled to following a work accident, and to reduce the likelihood of a similar accident happening in your workplace.

Height Safety Guidance - Working at Height in Restraint on Construction Sites

2009-09-06T12:15:00.001-07:00

What is working at height in restraint? Working in restraint allows an operative the access and mobility required to reach the leading edge (potential fall hazard) and carry out their tasks whilst preventing them from potentially falling. Working in restraint has many advantages over other methods of fall arrest and fall protection.

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You - The Case For Loss Control Surveys - Best Practice

2009-09-05T12:15:00.001-07:00

If you were asked about your recordable incident rates, or about safety-related incidents on your work site, you could probably provide the data without too much digging. But when it comes to identifying the factors behind those rates and incidents, you may not be able to answer as quickly or as confidently.

HACCP Business Solutions

2009-09-04T12:15:00.001-07:00

HACCP is an internationally recognized food safety management system that has been used by food producers for a number of years to identify, evaluate and control food hazards. It is a way of identifying and controlling the parts of the food handling process that are most important in preventing contamination and food poisoning.

When a Trench Turns Into a Confined Space

2009-09-03T12:15:00.001-07:00

Some of the most potentially dangerous issues on worksites involve confined spaces. Unfortunately, workers and supervisors don't always fully appreciate the hazards or understand the safety practices related to these spaces, especially in trenches. By definition, a lot of things can be considered a confined space - including a closet in your home.

5 Ways to Avoid Woodworking Accidents - 10 Safety Tips to Post in Your Shop

2009-09-02T12:15:00.001-07:00

It doesn't matter what type of hobby you may be involved in you must always be aware of any potential dangers and safety factors. In the case of woodworking, there are many potential hazards and you must be aware of them not only for your safety but also for the safety of others.

Pioneer Labor Leader John Mitchell

2009-09-01T12:15:00.001-07:00

John Mitchell (1870 - 1919), pioneering leader of the United Mine Workers, was born on February 4, 1870 in the Braidwood Illinois hospital. His parents, who were Irish immigrants, died when he was six years old and he had to go to work in local coal mines at that age in order to support himself and his family.

Online OSHA Certifications and Annual Refresher Courses

2009-08-31T12:15:00.001-07:00

There are many reasons for taking an OSHA online course, whether for a certification in your specific field or an annual refresher to help boost your knowledge and productivity. Online courses are much more cost-effective than classroom training sessions and can be scheduled for times that are convenient for both you and your employer.

Safety Operation For Inflatable Jumpers

2009-08-30T12:15:00.001-07:00

Since there are no major safety regulatory organizations for the inflatable rental industry to facilitate safe operation of jumpers, this article will cover some aspects of safety that every inflatable rental company should be doing. Safety is an important aspect to the growth and success of the moonwalk industry and the business running them.

Charlie Morecraft - Why His Safety Videos Matter

2009-08-29T12:15:00.001-07:00

The Charlie Morecraft safety videos connect with those who watch them. Employees who watch the DVD's during safety training, see themselves in Charlie. They see that injuries can and do happen and that those injuries have very dire consequences. They see how a work related injury can be prevented by following very basic safety protocol.