It’s every manager’s dream to have a team that works like a well-oiled machine. Yet, these dream teams aren’t built overnight. Building an effective team and company culture is like growing a garden. You have to pull some weeds, and water the right flowers for everything to flourish. Most managers agree though, the payoff is …
When you take a look at productivity in the workplace, it can be shocking to see how little energy goes into productivity training. For example, it’s a well-known statistic that employees working a typical 40hr work week are only productive for about 2 hours and 53 minutes daily. That’s less than one-third of the workday …
Introduction: How to Prevent OSHA Citations Everyone deserves to feel safe at work. This isn’t a “nice to have,” like a vending machine in the breakroom. Safety at work is a necessity, not an option. Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health act in 1970, creating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The role …
In today’s fast-paced world, “the way we’ve always done it” just doesn’t cut it, especially when it comes to safety. If you’re still reserving conference rooms and flying in instructors, you’re not just wasting time—you’re losing money! Online safety training has shifted from a “nice-to-have” novelty to an absolute “must-have” powerhouse. If you’re still on …
Hazardous chemicals are found in more than 7 million workplaces and over 55 million employees handle, use or work around these potentially harmful substances throughout the U.S. While these substances are essential to many work processes in a variety of industries, they can also be very dangerous. Exposure to these chemicals can cause effects ranging …
Essential Combustible Dust Training Resources Combustible dust remains a significant and often overlooked hazard in many industrial settings. Understanding the “Dust Pentagon,” identifying high-risk areas, and implementing proper mitigation techniques are critical steps in preventing catastrophic explosions. This guide provides a curated collection of combustible dust training PowerPoints from authoritative sources like OSHA and professional …
What is PPE? PPE otherwise known as Personal Protective Equipment is the safety equipment worn to minimize the risk of exposure to hazards or injuries on the job site. Personal Protective Equipment can include: Head Protection – Hard Hat (Class A, Class B, Class C), Bump Hat Hearing Protection – Earmuffs, Single-use Earplugs, Molded or …
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TRAINING : SECURE SAFELY Atlantic Training has just released their brand new Lockout/Tagout Training that covers OSHA standard updates. It has made it’s debut, and this new training features high quality footage and engaging animations throughout the training. The OSHA standard “establishes minimum performance requirements for the control of hazardous energy.” (Department of Labor.) …
Blended Learning refers to the training method that incorporates both instructor led training and online interactive training. With a big team, it can be hard to train everyone at once. Even when it’s scheduled, things come up in employees lives that deter them from being present for training. Some locations are tough to get to, …
