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Yesterday, we reviewed the purpose of OSHA-required emergency action plans, how to develop one, and who needs to have one. Today, we cover what should be included in your EAP and how to communicate this information to employees. At a minimum, OSHA requires EAPs to include: Means of reporting fires and other emergencies Emergency procedures […]
The Obama administration announced last week that it would set limits on permissible levels of a new set of toxic chemicals in drinking water. These standards will now include perchlorate, a toxic compound used in rocket fuel, which has been found in water supplies in 26 states. The nation’s clean water laws have not kept […]
You never know when a workplace emergency will strike. Be prepared with an effective EAP. OSHA says the purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP) is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. This means that a well-developed EAP is essential for the safety of employees. It’s also essential for regulatory […]
The Safety Daily Advisor® announced today the release of a free white paper for safety professionals, “The Five Deadly Forklift Dangers,” which will help safety professionals educate their employees on proper forklift operations. “Each year, nearly 100 workers are killed, and another 20,000 seriously injured during forklift related incidents,” said Safety Daily Advisor editor Peter […]
Yesterday, we highlighted OSHA’s 2010 Top 10 list. Today, we talk about OSHA cooperative programs, which can help you avoid citations and penalties as well as achieve other important benefits. On the flip side of OSHA’s Top 10 and other enforcement actions there’s a whole different world of regulatory compliance—the carrot rather than the stick. […]
Every year OSHA publishes its Top 10 violations list, and every year employers fall into the same trap, garnering citations and often hefty fines. Last year was no different. The top 10 OSHA violations for fiscal 2010 were: Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) Hazard communication standard, general […]
More and more safety trainers are realizing the importance of mixing in some wellness training to keep their workers healthy and on the job. Since this month is Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s a good time to give a quick overview of how dental care affects overall wellness. Proper dental hygiene is good for more […]
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How good is your office housekeeping? As elsewhere in the workplace, housekeeping plays an important role in keeping workers safe. Good housekeeping in offices is just as important to general safety as it is in other areas of your workplace. In addition to keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms, supply rooms, mailrooms, and other office areas […]
Forgetting about anybody when you assess and plan workplace safety programs? What about office workers? They face hazards, too. Compared with industrial and construction worksites, the average office tends to be pretty tame. But even in an office, a variety of potential hazards exist, any one of which can lead to accidents and injuries. For […]