Category: Blog
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Dressing for Cold Weather
Dressing for Cold Weather There are lots of extra hazards associated with winter time. The most obvious is how darn cold it gets. In order to stave off dropping temperatures and things like frostbite and hypothermia it’s important to dress in a way that keeps you warm. However, wearing bulky jackets and double layers of…
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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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PPE The Last Defense
Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is an essential component of workplace safety. PPE requirements will vary widely depending on the industry, materials handled, or the manner in which said materials are used. It is the employers’ responsibility to ensure that the proper PPE is available and that all employees have received the…
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Lead Safety Week
Dedicating a Week for Lead Safety Starting on Oct 22nd, the Trump administration announced National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to highlight tools, products, and resources to assist partners at all levels in educating their communities about reducing lead hazards. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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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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Adhering to the Globally Harmonized System
GHS and HazCom The Globally Harmonized System is one of the key components to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Because of the standard, Hazard Communication Training is required for all employees where hazardous materials are used or stored. Therefore employers are responsible for training employees. Because of the standard, employees must receive training for labeling, handling,…
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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…