Jan. 14, 2016 Excavation company again exposes workers to the dangers of trench cave-ins at Middleton, Wisconsin sewer-line site OSHA fines A-1 Excavating $69K for 15th violation since 2000 Employer name: A-1 Excavating Inc., Bloomer, Wisconsin Inspection site: Valley Ridge Road, Middleton Citations issued: Jan. 14, 2016 Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational …
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Top 10 causes and costs of disabling workplace injuries
Serious (but non-fatal) workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses $1.19 billion a week in workers’ compensation. What types of injuries contribute most to this $61.88 billion a year cost to employers? The 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index breaks down the top 10 causes of these disabling injuries: Overexertion involving outside sources (injuries related to lifting, …
High & Dry Roofing faces $152K in fines, additional enforcement action
Jan. 5, 2016 Serial violator exposes employees to potentially fatal fall and other hazards at New Hampshire worksite High & Dry Roofing faces $152K in fines, additional enforcement action CONCORD, N.H. – Litchfield contractor Michael Cahoon, who does business as High & Dry Roofing, knows he must protect his employees against falls and other hazards …
Fire Hazards in Commercial Kitchens
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fire departments respond to more than 7,000 fires in eating and drinking establishments in the U.S each year. Of these, more than half (57%) originate in the kitchen, ignited by cooking equipment. These fires cause hundreds of injuries and multiple deaths, and lead to an average of …
Safety is a Popularity Contest-Win It with These Tips
“Companies seeking to remain profitable must continually improve their processes. Paying attention to process results and tweaking the process requires performance measurement and tracking. Having performance scrutinized isn’t always fun. Information may show one group has out-performed another. Some groups may not have done everything required. Performance metrics may negatively influence incentive payouts and promotional …
GHS: What’s Next?- The Timelines for GHS Compliance Explained
Read Full Article At Ehssafetynewsamerica.com Related GHS Training DVDs: Introduction to GHS The Globally Harmonized System Training Video Teaches your employees what the Globally Harmonized System is all about, why OSHA adopted the GHS, and the phase-in dates for implementing the GHS. View Product HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities Training Video Introduce employees to the …
(Video) How to Operate Fire Extinguisher – Fire Safety Training
Related Fire Safety Training DVDs: Fire Extinguisher Training Video on DVD – OSHA Compliance Covers the usage of various types of fire extinguishers, including general ABC fire extinguishers and industry specific fire extinguishers. View Product JJ Keller Fire Prevention & Response Training Video on DVD Covers key aspects of workplace fire safety training and can …
Confined Space Bundle Download
Click Here to download the FREE confined space bundle. Confined Space Entry Training Video Provides employees with the information they need to stay safe in Permit Spaces and helps employers stay in compliance. View Product Confined Spaces: Entry Team Training Helps you comply with OSHA’s permit-required confined spaces training requirements. View Product Confined Space …
SLC 2015: A Plant Tour of Baldor Electric Reveals Reasons for Outstanding Safety Record
A tour of the Baldor Electric in Belton, S.C., revealed a facility that cares about quality in terms of products, employee and contractor safety and stewardship of the facility. I always know I’m in a facility where people care when I don’t see spills on the floor, trash piled up near waste collection areas and …