When a medical emergency or injury occurs, knowing what to do and being able to react quickly is critical to limiting the severity of the incident. Proper first aid training provides individuals with the confidence and skills they need to address an emergency, prevent further injury, and a save a life. In extreme cases, equipping […]
The universal waste regulations at 40 CFR 273 are less burdensome alternatives to the RCRA requirements of 40 CFR 260–270 that apply to regular hazardous waste. Part of US EPA’s reason for creating universal waste rules was that small and conditionally exempt (now called “very small”) generators create a high volume of universal waste. Without […]
OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) has issued numerous safety standards for specific industries, mandating that employers require employees in those industries require employees to use personal protection equipment (PPE) on the job. For instance, hard hats are required in the construction industry as well as the use of fall protection equipment. Some OSHA standards […]
Powered Industrial Vehicles(or Trucks) are used across many industries. Unfortunately many businesses, big and small, fail to follow OSHA guidelines when it comes to these types of machines. What is considered a powered industrial vehicle? This can be a piece of equipment that gets power from batteries, propane, gasoline, or other fuel source. The tires […]
Accidents happen in the workplace. It’s an unfortunate but true fact. In despite of all the hard work companies do to avoid accidents, occasionally something goes wrong. When it does it’s important to conduct a thorough investigation into what went wrong. After all, it’s even more of a tragedy if someone else gets hurt or […]
“Slip/ Trip-Fall on Level” is the top incident leading to liability claims with over $54.9 billion total cost due to injuries. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2.2 millions of Americans rushed to emergency rooms to be treated for accidental falls in 2007 alone. It is the utmost importance for […]
Gas Welding/Cutting Gas welding, or oxy/fuel welding as it is commonly referred to, is slower and easier to control than arc welding. This method unites metals by heating – the heat source being a flame produced by the combustion of a fuel gas, such as acetylene, methylacetylene (MAPP gas), or hydrogen. Temperatures can reach up […]
The foundation of a safe loading dock is a quality policy that outlines expectations for safety. Partner this policy with all the other aspects of Loading dock safety offered here, and your company will have all the tools available for a safer loading dock. Do you have other Loading Dock Safety needs? I also offer […]
The first consideration for safety in welding is the location and peculiarities of the space in which the welding operation is to be performed. Restrictions Weld or cut only in locations specifically designated for this purpose unless you have obtained approval of the job and have taken the necessary precautions to eliminate fire and explosion […]
A control of hazardous energy program is very important for workplace safety, and is often overlooked in many workplaces. Many workplaces think they are exempt from the OSHA standards of controlling hazardous energy. Control of Hazardous Energy, often just called Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), is the #5 most common cited OSHA violation. While often misunderstood, or misapplied, […]