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Workplace violence is the second leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States. Are you doing your part to keep your workers safe? Check out the infographic to learn who’s at risk for workplace violence and how to prevent incidents at your company. Workplace Violence: It Can Happen Anywhere. Are you prepared? by Safety.BLR.com
In this video, BLR Legal Editor Emily Remmel, JD, offers a concise overview of the updated underground storage tank (UST) regulations.
This safety infographic shows you how to conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA) in six steps. You’ll learn about factors to consider when selecting job and work activities, how to develop corrective measures, tips on proper documentation, and more.
Some SPCC-regulated facilities require an additional contingency plan. Federal guidelines have been established for minimum criteria for the development and implementation of state, local, and regional contingency plans. The plans are developed by state and local governments in consultation with private interests in order to ensure timely, efficient, coordinated, and effective action to minimize damage […]
Those facilities that meet the definition of a “qualified facility” may self-certify their SPCC plan and amendments rather than use a professional engineer (PE). Determinations about environmental equivalence and impracticality still require a PE certification even at qualified facilities, if they are included in the SPCC plan.
BLR recently partnered with ProntoForms to survey 500+ safety pros to see if technology can make safety simpler and more effective. This new infographic offers insight into the results. (Note: You can download survey results here.)
September is National Preparedness Month. Is your workplace emergency plan in good shape? Check out the infographic for 7 steps to make sure you’re prepared to keep your workers safe when the unexpected happens. Read more.
To cap off our National Preparedness Month coverage this week, check out our workplace emergency planning infographic below. We’ll see you on Monday with the launch of the new EHS Daily Advisor! Is your workplace emergency plan in good shape? Here are 7 steps to make sure you’re prepared to keep your workers safe when […]
OSHA recently issued a final rule requiring construction employers to take steps to protect workers from confined space hazards. (Previously, confined space rules only applied to general industry.) Take a look at the new BLR® infographic below to learn the essentials of the new rule—and what you need to do to comply. Your one-stop safety […]
6 Steps of a Job Hazard Analysis Infographic: By BLR for http://safetysummit.blr.com Assessing your workplace and identifying hazards to employee health and safety is required by OSHA. But good job hazard analyses (JHAs) have benefits beyond ensuring compliance, like lower risk of work-related deaths, illnesses, and injuries, reducing absenteeism, and increasing productivity. Go beyond the […]