Author: ProActiveSafety
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Cold Weather Risk Factors
Cold Weather Risk Factors It is winter time and that means one thing is certain to happen, it’s going to get colder. Cold weather adds a multitude of complications to whatever it is that you are doing outside. It brings with it the obvious problems of frostbite and hypothermia, but there are many other factors…
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Job Safety Analysis – Every Day, Every Project
Job Safety Analysis – Every Day, Every Project Unfortunately, there are still thousands of workplace fatalities every year in America. Accidents and injuries are happening every day across our country. Statistics indicate that half of these accidents, injuries, and deaths happened because the employee effected didn’t have the proper training or personal protective equipment needed…
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November 2018 Safety Meetings
Our November 2018 Safety Meetings include topics on Avoiding Back Injuries, Good Housekeeping, Hand Injuries, and Machine Guarding. Click the link here to download the free meetings. Every month we publish free safety meetings for you to use during your weekly safety meetings. Instructions on how to conduct the meeting are included. Why do you…
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2019 EPA Lead Renovator Training Schedule
2019 EPA Lead Renovator Training Schedule Since 2019 is right around the corner. We have been working overtime trying to figure out a way to cover the most cities and still have everyone home for the weekend. So, after a lot of research on flights, hotel room costs, conference room rentals, and tools. We are…
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How to Certify your Firm for the EPA RRP Lead Renovator Rule
In this video we explain how to certify your firm for the EPA RRP Lead Renovator Rule. Did you know that your firm has to be certified with the Environmental Protection Agency if you are working in houses built prior to 1978? Also, you most employ at least one certified renovator that would be assigned…
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Fall Safety Update and Free October Safety Meetings
Hello everyone and thank you for checking out our fall safety update and free October safety meetings. It is time to start thinking about the challenges that fall and winter weather can bring us every year. With the changing of the leaves comes less light and colder temperatures. This time of year is a good…
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Winter Driving Tips
Driving deaths increase in the winter months. In many areas of the country winter driving conditions begin much before winter does. Over twenty five percent of all automobile accidents in the United States area caused by adverse weather conditions. Over three quarters of deaths due to ice and snow are attributed to motor vehicle accidents.…
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What to Do When OSHA Arrives
OSHA has instituted a new get tough policy. Employers need to be prepared as well as prepare their employees on what to do when OSHA arrives. OSHA’s goal upon arrival is to find deficiencies in your safety program and to issue citations. Having an expert involved is the best way to avoid a citation. Below…
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Tree Stand Safety
Over the past five years there has been 170 hunting accident reports filed in Indiana by the Division of Law Enforcement. Over 61% (105) of them involved falls from tree stands. Falls from any height can cause serious injury, including death. It is vital that you prepare a fall protection plan before being exposed to…