Workplace Safety Blog ǀLinda Light, LLC

OSHA Exposure to Risk Pyramid

September 4, 2020

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.)

Workplace Safety When Working from Home

June 5, 2020

Workplace Safety

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

May 18, 2020

OSHA Regulations

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

May 13, 2020

OSHA Regulations

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

April 20, 2020

OSHA Regulations, People Safety & Health

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.