Every year, hundreds of employee deaths and thousands of injuries occur in and around confined spaces. In 1993 OSHA addressed these hazards in the Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard for General Industry. Its May 2015 Confined Spaces in Construction Standard (slated for full enforcement starting October 2) extends similar protections to workers in the construction industry. …
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Drivers of Buses and Large Trucks The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus. Drivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each …
Workplace Stress tends to peak during the Summer months due to excessive heat and higher substance abuse by employees. As seen in the news lately, there has been a rash of Workplace violence incidents which can and have, end up fatal. One out of every six violent crimes occurs in the workplace. And while workplace …
Have you imagined what you would do if there was fire at your business? Is your staff capable of taking actions to control fire from spreading and/or save lives? As a business owner you must think about this very real issue seriously. Its best to arrange fire awareness training and fire safety training for your …
