Category: Blog
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Workplace Safety Violation Fines Increased For First Time Since 1990 in Nevada
The Nevada state Senate took a measure to improve workplace safety this week. For the first time since 1990 Nevada employers will face a significant increase in fines. In 2015 the federal government raised fine amounts and how “Catastrophes” (loss of life or limb) are investigated. Senate Bill 40 authorizes the Nevada safety authorities to…
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Learn about RRP Program Requirements and Apply Online
If you, or your company is working in houses built prior to 1978 your company has to register as a Certified Firm, and you have to employ at least one Certified Renovator. In some states, you will have to have more than one certified renovator. Furthermore, for every project in a house built prior to…
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Free Webinar on Hearing Conservation
EHS Today is a fantastic resource for free safety training. Today while browsing, I found a phenomenal free resource on hearing conservation. This free webinar title is called Managing Common Hearing Concerns. Check it out if you are looking to brush up on your workplace hearing safety. So what does OSHA require when it comes…
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted to anybody and have deadly consequences. What is a bloodborne pathogen? It is something that can cause disease and this pathogen lives in the blood of somebody that has been infected. There are many experts in healthcare that understand how bloodborne pathogens work and how they are transmitted from person…
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July 2019 Free Safety Meetings
This month we have prepared safety meetings on the following topics: Bloodborne Pathogens Carbon Monoxide Safety Ladder Safety Lead Safety Respirator Safety If you have questions or need to get registered please email SALES@PASAFETY.COM or dial 877-209-9648. Click here to download the July 2019 Free Safety Meetings! Since 2009 we have provided expert safety consulting,…
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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 continued personal commitment to safety is the best way to avoid injuries from power lines…
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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 for the Reds and the Bengals. However,…
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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 been killed by lightning strikes and many more suffer permanent injuries. Lightning should be considered…
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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 heat-related health issue, and if left untreated can lead to death. Heat stroke…