Workplace Safety Blog ǀLinda Light, LLC

Safety Training Methods: Hands-on Training

August 8, 2017

Hands-on training means you literally get to perform the tasks in as realistic an environment as possible. Hands-on training is meant to give you real-world experience.

Safety Training Methods: Classroom Learning

July 23, 2017

Train the Trainer, Training Methods

The first training method we will explore is the most traditional format, classroom training. By this, I mean training that is led by an instructor, not done on the computer in a classroom.

Training Methods for Effective Safety Programs

July 20, 2017

Train the Trainer, Training Methods

Building an effective safety and health training program often involves a variety of training methods and techniques.

Prevent Heat Illness with OSHA’s Help

July 13, 2017

Workplace Safety

Summertime is here.

For many this means fun in the sun, but if you work outdoors, the hot summer sun can lead to serious heat illness if you’re not careful.

Steps to Prevent Heat Illness

July 11, 2017

Workplace Safety

Heat and humidity … a recipe for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Do you have a plan for your outdoor workers?

Outdoor workers are more than just construction workers. They work in the fields and agricultural jobs, they’re baggage handlers, landscapers, electrical/power/utilities workers, foresters, groundskeepers, …

Safety in the Workplace: Preventing Back Injuries

June 23, 2017

People Safety & Health, Workplace Safety

No matter what type of job you do, there are many ways you can suffer injuries. One of the most common types of workplace injuries is related to the back.

Transportation Safety: Texting while Driving

June 20, 2017

People Safety & Health, Public Safety & Home Safety

Almost one in five crashes that injured someone involved distracted driving, says healthfinder.gov.

Communication Practices: MultiEmployer Worksites

May 24, 2017

OSHA Regulations

The business world has changed. Companies and organizations have gotten leaner in their staffing and many now use temporary workers or contractors to supplement their staff.

Program Evaluation & Improvement of an Effective Safety & Health Program

May 23, 2017

OSHA Regulations

You want to evaluate your program at the start to see that it is working as intended. However, safety & health programs should be evaluated on a regular basis, at least once a year, so that you can determine what is working or not working.

Education and Training: Core Element in Safety & Health Program

May 19, 2017

OSHA Regulations

Another critical element in an effective safety & health program is the education and training provided to your employees.