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Safety Orientation – Set Your Safety Standards
Safety Orientation – Set Your Safety Standards We have meet with thousands of companies since starting proActive Safety Services in 2009. I have always been amazed by how many of the companies we meet with didn’t have a safety orientation for people they were putting in harm’s way. Why is a safety orientation so important?…
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EPA Lead Renovator Certification – Who Really Needs It?
EPA Lead Renovator Certification – Who Really Needs It? Lead poisoning is still a major problem in the United States of America. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 34 million homes still contain lead-based paint. Furthermore, our research indicates there are still several contractors who aren’t certified. Several types of contractors need to be…
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Cold Weather Risk Factors
Cold Weather Risk Factors It is winter time and that means one thing is certain to happen, it’s going to get colder. Cold weather adds a multitude of complications to whatever it is that you are doing outside. It brings with it the obvious problems of frostbite and hypothermia, but there are many other factors…
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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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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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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…