Toolbox Talk- Workplace Impairment
Many Americans who struggle with a form of drug and alcohol abuse are employed and maintain a job. In fact, the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence reported that…
Heat Prevention- Construction Safety Week 2022
As summer approaches now is the perfect time to prepare and implement a heat prevention plan for your team. While safety is important year-round, heat is the number one leading…
Ladder Safety- Construction Safety Week 2022
If you perform a search for an average ladder, it will range from $200 - $400, but what if the cost of not having one was over $25,000? Ladders are…
Workplace Chemical Hazard Communication- Construction Safety Week 2022
Although the OSHA hazard communication standard CFR 1910.1200 dates back to 1983, it is still one of the most frequently cited standards, with 1,947 citations in 2021. The reason for…
Tips for Fall Prevention & Protection – Construction Safety Week 2022
Did you know the leading cause of construction accidents with over 500 related deaths occurring every year are falls? According to OSHA, Fall Protection has remained the most frequently cited…
Reminder: Your OSHA 300A Log Must be Displayed Until April 30
OSHA provides in-depth information regarding filing the form 300A. Below, is a summary of important requirements taken from their website to help navigate the filing requirements. Recordkeeping Requirements Many employers…
Scaffolding Safety Standards in Construction
One of the most common pieces of equipment you’ll find at a construction site is scaffolding. Scaffolding is integral to construction operations, because it provides a sufficient space for construction workers…
Fall Protection in OSHA Construction Safety Training
Falls are the leading cause of death at construction sites, with one in three construction-related deaths the result of a fall. This startling statistic makes fall prevention all the more important.…
OSHA Construction Training Standards
As the infrastructure bill proposed by the current administration makes its way through Congress, it is looking more likely that construction sites will be popping up more frequently. With this increase in projects, safety hazards and risks are likely to…
OSHA Construction Hand and Power Tool Safety
Despite being commonplace in homes and toolbelts, hand and power tools are not always as easy to use and operate as they may seem. Improper usage sends approximately 400,000 people visit the…
Is Earning an ASP or CSP Worth It?
Earning an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) licensure is an involved process that helps an individual (and by extension their company) gain credibility within the safety…