Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Fallen Power Lines

Fallen Power Lines Electrical power lines can fall due to car accidents, wind storms, pole failure, etc. Employees who are not properly trained in working with electrical lines should never touch fallen lines by hand or with any tools.  Your…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Congratulations Blue's Fans

Extremely pumped that the Blues are about to win the cup. We have been training in St. Louis for almost 5 years now. Some of my favorite classes of all time have happened in St. Louis. I travel all across this great country. I am a giant homer…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Lightning Safety

Lightning can be a dangerous aspect of mother nature during thunderstorms. Just in the United States, lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times and around 300 people are struck by lightning annually. Around 50 people per year, on average, have…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Heat Stroke

Workers that are required to work in hot environments for long periods of time are at risk of suffering heat illness. Heat illness occurs when the body is unable to maintain normal temperature in hot conditions. Heat stroke is the most serious…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Hearing Protection and PPE

Ear plugs should be worn in production areas where they are required! There are no exceptions to this policy even for somebody just passing through one of these areas ear plugs are a requirement. Last year alone there were over 21,000 cases…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

First Aid and CPR Training Requirements

While keeping workplaces safe and free of hazards is the priority, accidents do happen. It is important to have a first aid program where employees are properly trained to help an injured co-worker until professional help arrives. OSHA gives…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Fatigue On The Job

Generally, the word “fatigue” implies feeling tired, sleepy, loss of memory, increased errors in judgment, increased stress, and, poor decision making. Fatigue can be acute or chronic. Lack of sleep or short terms of heavy mental or physical…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the silent killer. The reason for this is because it is an odorless and tasteless gas. It could be present, and you would not know unless you had an air monitoring device or a CO alarm with you. Carbon…
Saint Louis EPA RRP Refresher Certification

Asphalt Fumes

Road construction crews are ramping up everywhere this time of year. Asphalt Fumes can be dangerous, and procedures should be in place to protect you and your workers. Asphalt is a black or brown, semi-solid or liquid mixture used for buildings,…