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?
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
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
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
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
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.)
Workplace Safety When Working from Home
Many workers were already working remotely before the shelter-in-place occurred; however, that number dramatically increased, and also meant that many were working from home for the first time.
Lockout/Tagout Program & Procedures
Your lockout/tagout procedures outlines the steps necessary to disable machinery or equipment that could release hazardous energy or start unexpectedly during servicing or maintenance activities.
Lockout/Tagout OSHA Standard
What do you need to know about lockout/tagout? Lockout/tagout (LOTO) refers to the OSHA standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy …
Workplace Housekeeping Program
Good housekeeping can be a morale booster or enhancer at your workplace. It helps make your workplace safer – from hazards as well as illnesses – and encourages positive habits.