Creating a safe work environment is more than just a regulatory requirement. It’s a commitment to your employees’ well-being. One effective way to promote workplace safety is through memorable safety slogans.These sayings serve as constant reminders of the importance of safety. That makes them an important part of any workplace safety program. To help you
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Pool Chemicals Send Thousands to the ER Each Year – Use These Tips to Stay Safe
It’s officially swimming pool season! But the pool chemicals that make pools safe to swim in also send thousands of people to the emergency room every year – and nearly half the victims are children. This article offers expert advice on pool chemical safety.
A recent study published by the CDC shows the most frequent…
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Severe Weather Is Here! Where’s Your EAP?
The best way to protect yourself and your coworkers during a severe weather emergency is to have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place. A written EAP document is required by OSHA standards to facilitate and organize actions during workplace emergencies.
A Construction Safety Culture That Works
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New Final Rule: What You Need to Know About OSHA HazCom Changes
Keeping up with safety regulations can be like trying to hit a moving target. OSHA just finalized a rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to match the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This May 2024 update aims to make hazard communication clearer and…
Tips for Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
No matter where you live, the summer months are brutal. Heat, humidity, and longer periods of daylight mean hot work days and a greater risk for heat-related injuries. No wonder they call the summer months the dog days of summer. But work has to be done and workers in the construction, oil and gas, asbestos…
Make Every Day Forklift Safety Day
Forklifts are a leading cause of accidents in warehouses and industrial settings, contributing to some 75 deaths each year. Many deaths – and countless more incidents – result from unsafe practices such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt or raising workers on a pallet to reach high levels.
In an effort to improve forklift safety…
OSHA’s Enhanced Workplace Safety Training Requirements in 2024
By Janet Tan
Workplace safety is paramount in any industry. As business owners and workplace supervisors, it’s important to stay on top of safety regulations, workplace safety training guidelines and changes as they occur and train employees on these regulations. Not only does this ensure legal compliance with federal safety guidelines, but it also helps everyone keep the…
Work Zone Safety is Everybody’s Responsibility
A work zone crash occurs once every 5.4 minutes. Raise awareness about dangers near roadway construction.
With road construction season starting to pick up due to warmer temperatures, it’s time to increase public awareness by getting involved in National Work Zone Awareness Week.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is held in April as an…
How To Read an HMIS Label Like an Expert
By Janet Tan
The Hazardous Materials Identification System identifies chemical hazards and how to handle them using a color bar label. The National Paint Coatings Association (now known as the American Coatings Association) developed this hazard rating system. Although it may seem confusing when initially looking at the labels, understanding the components makes them easier to read. Here’s…
Review Your Workplace AED Program for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the #1 cause of death in the United States. And 10,000 cardiac arrests occur annually in the workplace. Giving CPR and having a workplace AED program (Automated External Defibrillator) can greatly increase a victim’s chance of survival.
February is American Heart Month – the…