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Fire Safety and Prevention in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

On average, municipal fire departments respond to nearly 38,000 fires at industrial or manufacturing properties every year. The annual losses

Dust Can Be Deadly

Beginning in 2007, OSHA increased its inspections and enforcements of combustible dust National Emphasis Programs (NEPs). Based on the agency’s

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Industrial Hygiene: A Guide to Frequently Asked Questions

By implementing policies and procedures that reduce or eliminate common risks, workplace hygiene measures keep employers accountable for potential workplace hazards and maintain the safety of their employees.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines industrial hygiene as the process of recognizing, evaluating, and controlling potentially harmful hazards in or around the workplace that may impact employees by causing injury or making them ill.

Violence In The Workplace: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Workplace violence is the third leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the US. To put that into perspective, the

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Multi-Site Organizations – Tools and Tips to Effective EHS

Managing and maintaining the environment, health and safety (EHS) program at a facility with one location can be difficult, but having multiple locations to manage makes the process even more arduous. In this article, we will cover some of the common challenges faced when managing an EHS program at a multi-site organization, along with some tools and tips to assist in creating an effective and consistent program.

SAFETY LEADERS LEARNING: THE KEY TO EXCELLENCE

Safety training in 2024 is changing, as the way people learn, and learning practices are evolving. This pace underscores the

Ways to Help Staff Retain Safety Training with Learning Management Systems

Training employees about workplace safety has become increasingly difficult as attention spans continue to shorten. Employers struggle to inform employees

Equipment and Facility Inspections

Completing internal safety inspections is a regular occurrence for companies with good safety programs. Within these programs, there are many different types of internal equipment and facility safety inspections that are completed for several different reasons. One reason is to follow OSHA regulations and other applicable related safety standards. But above all, the purpose of conducting these safety inspections should be to prevent injuries. Understanding that goal means that the inspections themselves need to be conducted at such a frequency that allows for sufficient and timely hazard identification as well as the correction of those hazards. In most cases, OSHA (or other related safety standards) specifies or provides guidance regarding the frequency at which inspections should be completed.

Adult Learning in 2023 — Not Just “Chalk and Talk”

We’re all too familiar with the traditional “chalk and talk” method, even if the teachers now use whiteboards or smart-boards.

The Heat Is On

Back in 1985, Glenn Frey sang “The Heat Is On” and that is exactly the forecast! In less than a

Bloodborne Pathogens: Risk Mitigation in Manufacturing

Regardless of your title, department, job description, or tenure with a company, work-related injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens are hazards that employers and employees alike must be ready for. There are certain steps you, as the employer, can take to mitigate the risk of exposure for your employees. Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms found in human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Lockout/Tagout: OSHA’s Minor Servicing Exception

OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147), commonly referred to as Lockout/Tagout, was promulgated on September 1, 1989,