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Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.
The list of possible machinery-related injuries is long and bloody. It includes severed fingers, crushed hands, amputated arms, severe cuts, and other damage too horrible to mention. Sometimes workers are even killed by machines. But it’s no use blaming machines for accidents! The responsibility for preventing machine accidents and injuries lies with workers who don’t […]
Safe and healthy workers are productive, satisfied workers. That’s good for you and the organization’s bottom line. You don’t need us to tell you that you have a tough job. But taking these seven steps can make your job easier and your workplace safer. You’re probably already doing most or all of these things, but […]
Week in Review, January 28, 2011 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, […]
Week in Review, January 21, 2011 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, […]
Research shows that employee perceptions of workplace safety affect safety culture and performance. What are your employees thinking about safety? What employees think about workplace safety affects how they act on the job and how involved they become in creating and maintaining a safe work environment. If you want employee-driven safety, you have to know […]
OSHA has cited contractor MJ Scoville Inc. for violations at a Binghamton, NY demolition site. The $52,500 in proposed fines stemmed from 9 violations, most of which were for fall and lead hazards. Employees at MJ Scoville worked in conditions that exposed them to falls of up to 40 feet without fall protection, reported OSHA […]
OSHA announced today that it is withdrawing its proposed interpretation on occupational noise, entitled: “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise.” The proposed interpretation would have expanded upon the “feasible administrative or engineering controls” phrasing used in OSHA’s noise standard. It was first published on Oct 19, 2010 in […]
Why are companies encouraging employees to drive safety programs? They’ve learned that the more workers participate in safety, the safer the workplace. Among the many advantages to greater employee involvement in safety programs, you’ll find these: Workers realize that as the ones most affected by workplace safety and health hazards, they have a vested interest […]
In light of several recent snow and ice storms that have crippled parts of the nation, OSHA is reminding employers to take the necessary steps to provide worker safeguards this winter. In Atlanta, Georgia, where severe ice has shut down highways and closed schools, this advice is all the more critical. “Cleaning up after a […]
Here are the key steps you must take to recharge your forklifts safely and effectively: Before Disconnecting the Battery: Turn off the ignition. Turn off all lights and accessories. Apply the parking brake. Make sure all vent caps are in place. Open the battery compartment cover to dissipate the heat and gases generated during truck […]