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Yesterday we looked at the safety measures outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147. Control of Hazardous Energy—better known as OSHA’s lockout/tagout standard). Today we’ll delve into the training requirements of that standard. The importance of lockout/tagout (LOTO) training cannot be overemphasized. Consider: Compliance with the LOTO standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each […]
Statistics tell us that workers are more likely to be injured during their first few weeks on the job than at any other time in their careers. That means you have to get them off to a good, safe start with a solid and effective safety orientation program. When new employees walk through your door […]
There are numerous methods and materials available to help you prepare and equip employees to better do their jobs. Indeed, with so many choices out there, it can be daunting to determine which methods to use and when to use them. Using several methods for each training session may actually be the most effective way […]
Yesterday we discussed tips for joining the new sharing economy and its many benefits, including a greener business model. While few organizations will reach the heights of Airbnb or Uber, there are general rules for success that apply when starting a business based on sharing everything from car rides to tutoring skills to vacant apartments.
In a recent report, OSHA makes a case for injury and illness prevention programs. In a February white paper, OSHA defines an injury and illness prevention program as "a proactive process to help employers find and fix workplace hazards before workers are hurt." Says OSHA: "We know these programs can be effective at reducing injuries, […]
The city of Los Angeles recently passed an ordinance that could become a model for environmental justice land-use restrictions nationwide. Let’s take a look at a few aspects of the ordinance and how it could affect the compliance efforts of facilities caught in the thick of such local rules.
In December 2015, representatives of the world’s nations will convene in Paris to negotiate a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. In contrast to limited U.S. involvement in the development and implementation of the Kyoto agreement, the U.S. is expected to play a pivotal role in the Paris talks. Read more.
The EPA has issued its annual update of EJSCREEN, which the Agency describes as “a tremendously popular tool, consistently ranking as one of EPA’s most used tools available through the Agency website.” EJSCREEN was created in 2012 as an environmental justice (EJ) screening and mapping tool that utilizes standard and nationally consistent data to highlight […]
OSHA says checklists can ensure that important items are not overlooked in your safety inspections. But OSHA also warns that checklists neither be vague nor excessively detailed. Here is a solution that meets all those criteria. Yesterday’s Advisor examined the School Safety Audit Checklist (consisting of several checklists, actually), compiled from work done by the […]