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September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Your workers know that these addictions are harmful to them personally, but you need to also impress upon them that drug and alcohol addictions are potentially harmful to co-workers as well. Outline for them the following hazards of workplace drug use: Increased accidents and safety violations […]
Sexual harassment can be a safety issue at work. Why? All your employees have a right to fair treatment at work. If they feel sexually threatened either directly or through a hostile environment, they may be distracted and unable to follow all safety precautions because they are worrying about a situation they should not have […]
Yesterday, we talked about OSHA’s PPE requirements. Today, we focus on management of PPE programs in the real world, where compliance isn’t something you can take for granted. OSHA standards are one thing, but what’s really happening in your workplace? That’s where the rubber meets the road when it comes to PPE compliance. The idealized […]
Human error is the major cause of electrical accidents. Accidents happen when workers don’t recognize electrical hazards or fail to take precautions to protect against those hazards. Key provisions of OSHA’s general industry electrical standard for employee safety are contained in the safety-related work practices sections (29 CFR 1910.331-335). These sections give you specific requirements […]
Those heads, eyes, ears, and lungs you’re protecting with your PPE program are attached to men and women who keep your business alive. Return the favor by providing effective PPE and making sure employees use it. In the eyes of many people, personal protective equipment (PPE) is workplace safety. A hard hat, steel-toed shoes, and […]
Those heads, eyes, ears, and lungs you’re protecting with your PPE program are attached to men and women who keep your business alive. Return the favor by providing effective PPE and making sure employees use it. In the eyes of many people, personal protective equipment (PPE) is workplace safety. A hard hat, steel-toed shoes, and […]
Electrical accidents require fast but careful response to save injured workers and protect rescuers. Find out how to prepare your workplace and your workers for an electrical emergency. Electric shock occurs in one of three ways. Individuals, while in contact with the ground, must come in contact with: Both wires of the electric circuit One […]
To keep all workers safe on the job, it’s vital to find effective ways to help employees with special needs get the most out of safety training. Here are some helpful tips. Safety training is supposed to help workers understand how to work safely and motivate them to use what they learn on the job. […]
Unprotected exposure to asbestos can be deadly. Keep your workers safe with comprehensive training, effective exposure controls, and proper PPE. Asbestos was, and still is, a widely used substance. When the fibers stay bonded together, asbestos is safe. Asbestos becomes dangerous, however, when it becomes friable—meaning that it crumbles and releases airborne fibers that can […]
As you plan safety meetings and other safety training sessions, be sure think about the diverse factors represented in your workforce. There are many differences among employees in your workforce, and some of these differences can present a challenge when it’s time for safety training. To ensure effective training, you need to take these diverse […]