All chemicals in the workplace must be properly labeled which includes pictograms showcasing the types of chemical hazards present on those labels. OSHA requires these pictograms to inform any person(s) in contact with that chemical of the type of exposure they risk being vulnerable to. Pictograms provide a quick visual warning of the chemical dangers …
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around for a while now, and its rules have evolved quite a bit since it was first enacted in 1996. Let’s take a casual stroll through the changes and how they’ve shaped the way we handle healthcare data. When HIPAA first rolled out, its main …
With proper safety training and an air-tight safety program in your workplace, you won’t have to write too many incident reports. However, sometimes things slip through the cracks and it results in an incident or near-miss. When this happens, it’s not only mandated by OSHA to report it, but it can be imperative in future …
In the spirit of the season, we’re skipping the candy corn and jumping straight to the scary stuff… the safety hazards! We’ve mapped out our 7 favorite Halloween safety precautions by pairing them with the ghoulish monsters that represent them best. Are you ready to be spooked *and* informed? Let’s go! Freddy Kreuger = Workplace …
Fatigue among workers is an increasingly significant issue, with nearly seven out of ten employees reporting feeling tired at work, according to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). This alarming statistic highlights the pervasive nature of fatigue across various industries, particularly those that are safety-sensitive. Fatigue in Safety-Sensitive Industries The percentages of …
Recently, sexual harassment has become a big issue brought to light by the media. From famous entertainers, political representatives and even big industry leaders, sexual harassment is more common than ever. Unfortunately, it has always been a reoccurring issue in the workplace environment. So what is sexual harassment? When you hear sexual harassment the first …
This general forklift safety overview will cover the basic standards and OSHA requirements for driving an industrial truck. Forklifts or lift trucks are common machines used in industrial, construction and various other workplace settings. These types of powered industrial trucks are used to raise, lower, move, and relocate materials on the job site. OSHA requires …
Lockout Tagout Training: How to Keep Workers Safe from Hazardous Energy When you’re working around machinery, one small mistake can turn ugly fast. That’s why control of hazardous energy, better known as lockout tagout (LOTO), is one of the most important OSHA safety programs you can have. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about making sure …
The saying “time is money” rings especially true in the construction industry. With tight deadlines and budget pressures, safety can sometimes take a backseat. But the stakes are high: in 2016, construction accounted for one in five worker fatalities in private industry, highlighting the critical need for stronger health and safety practices on job sites. …
