Have you ever participated in an OSHA safety course? If not, you may be feeling a little anxious or unsure of what you’re in for. OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is designed to keep employees …
With any construction site job or most utility and maintenance careers, there are many risks that pose a threat to your safety. One of the biggest, and most fatal of these risks is a fall from height. This could result …
Radio Frequency and Workplace Safety Radio frequency involves the oscillation rate of radio waves in the range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz as well as the alternating currents carrying radio signals. These types of data transmission and broadcasting can have …
Forklifts require expert handling to ensure the safety of both the operator and those working nearby. If your workplace contains forklifts, hopefully your forklift operators are already trained and certified as required by OSHA. If not, getting that training for …
If you’re like me, you love this time of the year. The weather is warmer, friends and family get to enjoy the outdoors. On most evenings in my neighborhood you can smell the happiness from the grills. Some nights it’s …
The anxiety of walking around with an OSHA inspector when you don’t know if there are holes in your safety measures is something you should never have to deal with as a safety manager or business owner.
Workplace violence is a real problem in America. According to the US Department Of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, around two million Americans are victims of workplace violence every year. And while certain types of jobs are at higher …
As we progress through 2019 and are neck deep in construction challenges such as job site safety, schedules, deliveries, man power etc. It is easy to overlook the fact that there will major upcoming changes before the end of this …
Have you ever sat through a fall protection class or looked at the standard regulating your industry? There are a lot of numbers and other information thrown at you. To begin, you need to understand where you work and what …
Hilti Inc. is facing $164,802 in penalties after OSHA discovered numerous safety violations following a forklift accident. Investigators discovered the company exposed workers to struck-by hazards after an employee was injured while operating a forklift at a distribution center in Atlanta. OSHA …