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Emergency preparedness is critical in the workplace and may be one of the first things you cover when training new employees. But it’s also a good idea to give workers practical safety information for home weather emergencies, too. Being prepared for weather emergencies can make a big difference in the impact such an event makes […]
Find out how the safety director of a small company manages to deliver quality, cost-effective training that lives up to the company slogan Safety Always. For Jerry McGlynn, safety director for McWilliams Electric Co., bringing training in-house was a strategic decision. The family-owned business of about 90 employees calculated what it was spending to send […]
What are the two most important parts of a safety training session? According to one safety consultant, they’re the opener and the closer. When it comes to openers and closers, safety consultant Linda Tapp urges trainers to keep in mind the law of primary and “recency.” Trainees are going to remember what you do first […]
Yesterday, we answered questions from safety professionals about OSHA reportable injuries. Today, we conclude with a couple more questions and more information about how you can become a Safety.BLR.com subscriber and get all your safety questions answered. A. Based on the OSHA excerpt from a letter of interpretation below, this case appears to be an […]
Even the most experienced safety professionals sometimes have questions about OSHA requirements. Here are some questions recently received by safety experts at Safety.BLR.com. Q. If an employee is seen by a doctor and the only treatment was administering oxygen, would this be recordable under OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements? A. Administering oxygen is considered medical treatment and […]
You’ve probably trained your workers on how to keep their eyes safe from injury on and off the job. But have you also educated employees on how to keep their eyes healthy? March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, the perfect opportunity to give your workers a brief overview on eye health and wellness. Use the […]
Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news and advice on the profession. […]
Eliminating accidents and injuries is the ultimate goal of all safety programs. But to achieve this goal, safety programs must incorporate a specific accident prevention policy. The best safety programs incorporate an accident prevention policy that covers these basic points: A statement of the company’s commitment to safety Establishment of a safety committee and an […]
One accident is bad enough. But when the same accidents occur over and over, you have to act fast and decisively to put a stop to the mistakes that lead to repeat accidents. Breaking the chain of repeat accidents is a priority in any workplace. An accident can cause injuries, affect production and morale, damage […]
Good housekeeping depends on everyone carrying out his or her responsibilities and frequent inspections to make sure the tasks are done, and done well. Good housekeeping doesn’t just happen. You have to plan for it and make sure everybody shoulders his or her responsibility. It’s your responsibility to: Identify OSHA’s workplace housekeeping requirements Implement the […]