Even though we might not think of the office as a hazardous place, dangers still exist that can cause serious harm if we’re not careful—one of the biggest being office fire hazards. Just like in our homes, fire hazards can be hiding anywhere in the office. Given that many of us spend over eight hours …
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) estimates that, prior to its inception in 1971, some 14,000 workers were killed on the job each year. Though the most recent accident statistics are not yet complete, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show just 4,679 workplace deaths in 2014, up a little from 2012 (4,628) …
The United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS hazard communication) is due to be fully implemented in the United States within the year. According to OSHA, “The new standard covers over 43 million workers who produce or handle hazardous chemicals in more than five million workplaces across the country. The …
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 …
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Every year, hundreds of employee deaths and thousands of injuries occur in and around confined spaces. In 1993 OSHA addressed these hazards in the Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard for General Industry. Its May 2015 Confined Spaces in Construction Standard (slated for full enforcement starting October 2) extends similar protections to workers in the construction industry. …
Being a firefighter is much more than a profession, it means being a hero each and every day. Firefighters help people with problems big and small, all while saving lives and improving communities. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most firefighters. OSHA Required Training Fire Brigades OSHA Regulation: 1910.156(c) …
Fall Protection and Construction Safety by KCA Date Created: 2017 Number of Slides: 33 Created By: KCA This training powerpoint was created by Keystone Contractors Association to share best practices on construction fall prevention and fall protection. It covers OSHA regulations, ladder safety, and offer ideas on how to manage continuous improvement of your Fall …
