These seven most commonly issued citations for lockout/tagout can be problem areas for companies. Lockout/tagout is the no. 1 citation in general industry, and knowing whether a company’s current policies ensure compliance could be a difficult task. Colin Warren, partner at Fisher Phillips, presented his “seven deadly sins of lockout/tagout” to attendees at the Safety Leadership Conference 2017 …
An employer contested a widow’s application for workers’ comp death benefits, arguing there wasn’t enough proof her husband’s fatal illness was work-related. Did a court grant her benefits? Dennis Holbert worked for JBM Inc., a company based in Tennessee that manufactures and installs steel structures throughout the U.S. On Aug. 12, 2012, JBM sent Holbert …
Employee training is vitally important in having safe, smooth business operations and with today’s technology and advancements, it’s the least intrusive as ever. It’s found in all realms of a business can help prevent costly workplace injuries and illnesses, create a safety culture where everyone feels safe so they can be productive, and it helps …
Is your office safe? It may seem like an office is a pretty tame place, but believe it or not, there can be safety hazards lurking around every corner that have the potential to hurt someone or make them ill. Take this quiz to see if your office is on top of it’s safety initiatives, or …
It’s vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. The basic guidelines regarding electrical safety documented below will help you while working with electricity. 1. The first step of electrical safety, avoid water at all times when working with …
Companies have a constant need to improve the safety of employees and the environment they work in. Supervisors and company leaders understand how quickly accidents can happen in the workplace and how devastating their effects can be. As workplaces advance and evolve, fall protection methods must, as well. The advancements made in the fall protection …
With so many respirators in use and readily available for purchase through both online merchandisers and at neighborhood hardware stores, it’s important to remember that when it comes to choosing respiratory protection, there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the United States, …
We recently sent out a survey to thousands of safety professionals all over the United States, and we managed to gain responses from over six hundred of them. We wanted to know more about their safety training methods, the biggest challenges they face with safety training, and how their organization views safety training in general. …
It was a long brutally hot summer—and the crisp change toward winter is welcomed by many. As the pleasantly dipping temperatures head to the “brrrrr” stage, as Safety, are you preparing your facility and workers (and management) for the different hazards associated with the colder weather? Have you planned ahead well? Cooler temperatures bring along …
