This fact sheet by Solvchem includes pictograms used by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals to communicate the hazards associated with various chemicals, which hazard classifications the pictogram applies to, and a brief description. Click Here to Download the Hazard Communication Cheat SheetThis cheat sheet was graciously given to us by …
It’s sad. It’s tragic. It has an impact profound enough to rattle an entire nation; launching citizens, students and employees into a state of fear and panic. While science and research hasn’t quite allowed us to pinpoint the mental and psychological reasons behind why school or workplace shootings take place, we have been able to …
You’re all guilty. Yup, including me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve scolded myself for doing something while driving that has taken my attention away from the road. I’ve eaten while driving, texted, applied lipstick, dug through my purse, etc. I’ve also seen other adults do similar things- eat, text, change the music, …
Understanding the OSHA regulations required for your industry can be challenging. OSHA has provided a comprehensive guide to their regulations, definitions, and code to reference when preparing for safety training solutions. This 270 page OSHA safety training guide covers each code, what they entail in terms of requirements, and how it ties to your industry. …
I know, hearing the word probably places you right back in high school chemistry class, begrudgingly memorizing the periodic table of elements. That class came in handy because Beryllium is actually very prevalent in industrial operations, and whether you know it or not you’ve likely been in contact with it at one point or another. In …
You may find yourself tasked with entering a confined space for your construction, industrial or other heavy industry occupation. Let me be the first to say, thank you. Thank you for going into that tiny, anxiety-inducing space to complete a task that needs to be done for the rest of us. You have no idea how …
In an effort to reduce the high number of fall injuries and fatalities sustained each year in general industry, OSHA is updating it’s walking and working surfaces standard to better clarify safety requirements in both training and inspection. OSHA states that “falls from heights and on the same level (a working surface) are among the …
Winter weather certainly can be a downer. No one likes the feeling of being cold…it’s uncomfortable and a total nuisance. Especially when working outdoors. You then don all your outdoor gear and you get too hot underneath all those clothes after a few minutes of hard labor. There’s no winning, is there? Sigh, winter you …
Anyone who knows anything about construction knows that not only is it an incredibly laborious industry, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. Based on past statistics, we’ve been able to narrow down the bulk of safety risks in construction to four often fatal accidents known as the “Fatal Four”. Which, if eliminated, would save about 545 workers’ lives …
