Category: Blog
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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…
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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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Silica. A standard that won’t go away!
What is Crystalline Silica? Silicon dioxide, that exists as a crystal, is in many different materials used across a variety of industries. Crystalline silica is found in sand, sandstone, granite and shale. It’s also found in cement, asphalt, dental supplies, brick, and other ceramics. It is regulated under OSHA General Industry standard 29 CFR 1910.1053…
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Forklift Training, A Requirement For Safety
Why is forklift training important? According to OSHA approximately 97,000 people are injured in accidents involving forklifts, with more than a third of those being serious injuries. Forklift operations can be deadly. Forklift training isn’t optional! OSHA requires workers who will operate and work near forklifts to complete training prior to work assignment. Understanding pre-use…
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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…