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Yesterday, we featured several general questions about workplace safety your colleagues have asked the experts at Safety.BLR.com. Today, we add a couple of more Q&As, plus details about all the other outstanding features you’ll find at BLR’s information-packed workplace safety website. Q. Is an employer required to keep records of the training and/or certifications of […]
With so many safety concerns and so many compliance issues to deal with, tracking down answers to your questions can be a real chore. But not if you “Ask the Experts” at Safety.BLR.com. We’ll find the answer to any question you may have about workplace safety and save you the time and trouble of looking […]
Asbestos was, and still is, a widely used substance. Today our Safety Training Tips editor provides some tips to help your employees avoid potentially dangerous exposures. Asbestos fibers are tough, flexible, heat- and fire-resistant, and they provide effective insulation and soundproofing. That’s why asbestos may be found in ceiling and floor tiles, insulation materials, in […]
Cell phone use while driving can be dangerous and costly. To prevent accidents and lessen liability, you need a clear and unambiguous policy that discourages cell phone use while driving. One of the main difficulties you face with cell phone policies is enforcement. After all, when employees are on the road, there’s usually no one […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving is responsible for about 80 percent of all motor vehicle accidents on American roads. The National Safety Council says cell phone use while driving is a “high risk” activity and a leading cause of inattention behind the wheel. The National Safety Council (NSC) is so […]
OSHA doesn’t want your confined spaces entrants going in without the knowledge and experience they need for protecting their safety—and neither do you. The best way to keep your entrants safe is to train them well. OSHA’s permit-required confined spaces standard for general industry (29 CFR 1910.146) requires you to train entrants so that they […]
Hazards associated with entering and working in confined spaces are capable of causing serious injuries or death. Because of dangers, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recently approved the new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) confined spaces consensus standard. ASSE says the purpose of the revised standard (ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009, Safety Requirements for Confined […]
Next week (October 4–10) is National Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Stay Fire Smart: Don’t Get Burned!” Our Safety Training Tips editor provides some tips to help you achieve that goal. OSHA doesn’t specifically direct us to prevent burns, but the agency does build fire prevention into many of its regulations. For […]
Strong, flexible, well-conditioned backs are healthy, safe backs. Help your workers prevent back injuries by teaching them these tips and some quick and easy back exercises. One way to help prevent back injuries is to improve the condition of your back. Here are some tips from Safety.BLR.com® that you can pass along to your workers […]
Back strains and injuries can happen anywhere, but a great many happen at work. Back strain represents one of the largest segments of employee injuries. Only the common cold accounts for more lost workdays. As you may have learned from personal experience, back injuries can be extremely painful and long lasting. They can keep you […]