Author: ProActiveSafety
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Potential Confined Space Work Areas
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…
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Fall Protection Safety Plan
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…
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Lead Renovator Containment
“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…
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This Budget Season Remember to Budget for Safety!
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…
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Free September 2018 Safety 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 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…
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Supervisor Safety Inspections
Supervisor Safety Inspections help prevent accidents and injuries! Since 2009 we have conducted thousands of safety inspections, on all type of facilities and projects. Each site is different, consistently the facilities and projects that perform the best are the ones where Supervisor Safety Inspections are being conducted. Weekly Supervisor Safety Inspections coupled with a daily…
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Basic Respiratory Protection
Basic Respiratory Protection procedures will help extend and maybe save your life! Whether we are working in factory, manufacturing facility, paving project, commercial construction project, or an old house. We will encounter items that require respiratory protection. Sometimes the hazards will be obvious. Other times, the hazards maybe invisible. Understanding the hazards you will face…
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Annual GHS and Hazard Communication Training
Annual GHS and Hazard Communication Training is required and critical to the safety of your workforce! Every year, every employee needs to be trained on your GHS and Hazard Communication procedures. This can sometimes prove to be a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. Naturally, you will already have a procedure in your…
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Daily Stretch and Flex
Implementing a daily stretch and flex is crucial to avoiding injuries! Daily physical work can take a toll on your body. Constantly going up and down a ladder, carrying lengths of pipe, digging a ditch, operating a press, or simply dealing with the elements makes it difficult to stay healthy and pain-free. Luckily, there is…