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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
As of August 4th, 2015 there is a good chance that your team will be affected by the new confined space rule finalized by OSHA. There are several changes that assign responsibility to almost every contractor on a project or work assignment. In today’s meeting we thought it would be important to review the areas […]
There are many Federal, State, and Local regulations that apply to fall hazards. Fall protection is regulated by OSHA, ANSI, and CSA. OSHA’s regulations require that employees who work at heights (6 feet in construction and 4 feet in any industry) must be trained on fall hazard safety. These standards cover working surfaces such as […]
“Containment” is a system of temporary barriers used to isolate a work area so that no dust or debris escapes while the renovation is being performed. There are many degrees of containment, ranging from simple plastic sheeting on the floor surrounding a small work area to a fully enclosed space. Some types of containment are […]
It is hard to believe that it is almost October. This time of year most businesses are working on their projections and budgets for next year. It is critical to budget for safety to maintain compliance. Remember, there are several items that need to be budgeted for on an annual basis; Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Fire Protection […]
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 need to conduct safety meetings? Although we conduct routing training courses. Many times it is helpful to get a brief refresher on the topics that maybe hazards […]
