Hurricane Matthew proved strong and daunting as the devastation throughout the southeast coast and into the caribbean remains prevalent. The after-effects of such storms always include storm water run-off pollution to water supply. Stormwater runoff is the result of precipitation created by rain or snowmelt flowing over any exposed surface, such as equipment, roofs, roads, and …
How to Have a Chain Saw Accident and Suffer the Consequences program will explain how to have a chain saw accident and learn the consequences. It shows what can happen if you do not follow the safety rules. Let’s take a break from the action from all this safety information you’re bombarded with. We know you’re sick of hearing …
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) has changed for the first time in 15 years.The U.S. Department of Labor has confirmed that the required FMLA poster will be revised to reflect the changes in the law. We will update our federal poster as soon as the Wage and Hour Division issues the …
By far the largest number of fatal fall occurs from scaffolds. In many cases this is because the potential for a fall from scaffolding is underestimated. Falls from scaffolding can result from carelessness, poor maintenance or improper use. A scaffold is any elevated platform that can be move to reach the desired work level or …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Herrera’s Construction for 21 safety violations with $195,200 in proposed penalties after inspectors visited jobsites in Birmingham and Calera, Ala. “Poorly constructed scaffolding and a careless attitude toward fall protection caused unnecessary risks for this company’s employees,” said Roberto Sanchez, OSHA’s area …
Falls are dangerous and common in many work environments, particularly when elevated work stations, overhead platforms, or floor and wall holes are involved. OSHA requires fall protection training when employees are dealing with elevations of at least 4 feet in general industry workplaces, 5 feet in shipyards, 6 feet in the construction industry, and 8 …
Virtually, everyone has the potential of being exposed to highly contagious and dangerous viruses called Bloodborne Pathogens. Bloodborne Pathogens are infectious diseases that contaminate human blood, which can result in severe illness and possibility death.
A tasteless, odorless, toxic compound could be stalking your work environment. Hexavalent Chromium affects over half a million workers in industries including steel, welding, paint manufacturing, plastics manufacturing and wood production. Chromium compounds are poisonous if inhaled or ingested, and can cause a serious allergic reaction when contact occurs with the skin. Hexavalent Chromium affects …
As an employee, there is certain PPE that your employer is required by OSHA to provide to you with. If ever you are told that there is PPE you need to pay for and bring to work yourself, then you can question that by using the resources on OSHA.gov. Companies can be unethical when it …
