Workplaces often have many regulations they must adhere to that are enforced by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Keeping up and understanding these regulations and what they mean is challenging – meet the General Industry Digest made by OSHA. This ebook is filled with the regulations OSHA enforces for General Industry and covers …
Effective risk management starts with nipping hazards in the bud—before they lead to incidents. We all know that a solid Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a trusted way to evaluate workplace hazards, but let’s face it, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. Often, companies get sidetracked and miss out on completing these essential analyses. Even …
A well-thought out and implemented workplace safety training program has benefits far beyond a reduction in workplace injuries. With fewer injuries comes fewer worker’s compensation claims, meaning less paperwork and lower insurance premiums. Worker morale improves in a safe environment and workplace productive increases. These are all excellent reasons for establishing your own training program, …
Workplace safety shouldn’t be taboo. In fact, it’s a legal requirement to protect workers and to abide by the regulations of OSHA and other risk management companies. That being said, the average safety training course can take at least one hour to conduct and can take even longer to retain. Though this time away from …
Jack Benton from EHS Safety News America shares with us the key elements in writing a good and informative accident or incident report. An incident report needs to include all the essential information about the accident or near-miss. The report-writing process begins with fact finding and ends with recommendations for preventing future accidents. You may …
Maintaining employee safety should always be a major concern for business owners. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about people. A safe workplace prevents traumatic injuries, saves lives, and protects your company from the massive financial drain of workers’ compensation payouts and lawsuits. But where do you start? There are a number of effective practices …
Click Here to download your Free Warehouse Safety Pocket Guide.Boosting Warehouse Safety with Practical Tools When it comes to ensuring safety in a bustling warehouse environment, having the right tools and resources at your fingertips is crucial. One of those handy tools is the Warehouse Safety Pocket Guide—a compact but comprehensive resource designed to help …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees across the United States. Employees have specific rights under OSHA that help protect them from unsafe working conditions and unfair treatment. Here’s an overview of key OSHA workplace rights, including whistleblowing, workplace inspections, and more. 1. Right …
These two infographics made by Lucas Liftruck Services Ltd. make perfect do and don’t reminder posters for your employees in the warehouse. It goes without saying that forklifts can be deadly pieces of equipment when not operated properly. In fact, they’re the sixth most cited OSHA violation, and why OSHA statistics indicate that there are roughly 85 forklift …
