Tag: Safety Training
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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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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…
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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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Aerial Work Platform Safety
Download this free safety meeting by clicking here! Aerial Work Platform safety shouldn’t be taken lightly. These awesome machines give us the ability to complete tasks in a fraction of the time it would take to build scaffolding and erect ladders. While convenient, Aerial Work Platforms still pose a major threat if used improperly. Accidents…