Workplace Safety Blog ǀLinda Light, LLC

Worksite Safety Training Year-end Review

December 30, 2020

It’s an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment for its workers. One way to do this is through a worksite safety program

Importance of Workplace Safety Training

December 7, 2020

Safety Programs, Workplace Safety

Workplace safety training, why is it important?
Being in compliance with OSHA and your state health and safety authorities provides the foundation for your safety training program,

Think Safety: Caught-in-between Accidents

October 26, 2020

Workplace Safety

One of the leading causes of accidents on the construction site is what is known as Caught-in-between accidents.

Toolbox Talk: Ladder Safety

September 9, 2020

Training Methods, Workplace Safety

Ladders are involved in many fall incidents; however, these falls can be prevented. Consider using a toolbox talk to train everyone to use ladders safely.

OSHA Exposure to Risk Pyramid

September 4, 2020

People Safety & Health

Have you familiarized yourself with OSHA’s Exposure to Risk Pyramid? OSHA created a risk pyramid to help employers understand the exposure risk their workers may be facing with COVID-19.

Are Struck-by Objects in Your WorkPlace Safety Plan?

August 24, 2020

Workplace Safety

Struck-by Objects is one of the leading causes of construction-related deaths. Does your safety and health program address how these accidents …

Driving Under the Influence of Fatigue

August 21, 2020

People Safety & Health

Did you know, you don’t actually have to have been drinking alcohol to drive like you are under the influence of it. Driving while drowsy is like driving under the influence.

Top Causes of Work-Related Injuries

July 17, 2020

Safety Programs, Workplace Safety

In 2018,
• There were a total of 4,493 injury-related deaths that were preventable
• Construction was the industry sector with the largest number of preventable fatal injuries with the next two being transportation and warehousing

Workplace Injuries Infographic

July 16, 2020

Workplace Safety

Every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job. These numbers are staggering, and the worst part is that each one is preventable. Taking preventative action can spare workers needless pain and suffering.

Heat Stress Risk Factors

July 10, 2020

Workplace Safety

Workers should be aware of the many factors that can impact the risk of heat illness. (This comes straight off a PDF from the CDC.)