Construction workers often work at heights and face a variety of risks. To ensure their safety, OSHA has established specific scaffolding requirements. These rules are designed to protect workers from falls, injuries, and other hazardous conditions while working on scaffolds. After all, improper scaffolding is the #3 most cited OSHA violation. This article will discuss […]
Safety experts have long relied on the three Es of injury prevention to guide businesses in protecting their employees in the workplace. Therefore, the pursuit of the three Es should be constant and integrated into your health and safety plans at every level of your organization. Why is Injury Prevention Necessary in the Workplace? Injury […]
Your workers are your greatest asset, and there’s no better way to protect those assets than by providing proper rigging and signaling training. Rigging safety training will prevent accidents and provide other advantages to your workplace. This article examines eight benefits of proper rigger and signal training that you might consider to enhance your workforce. […]
Fall protection safety is an important consideration for businesses everywhere. When your employees work up high, you want to ensure that they do so with proper care and caution. With that in mind, we look at some of the top safety tips for working at heights. Hazards Associated with Working at Heights When working from […]
Not only does a safe and healthy work environment protect employees from injury and illness, but it can also increase productivity, raise employee morale, and reduce costs. Simply put, prioritizing workplace safety is good for business! Why is Workplace Safety Important? A safe workplace is imperative to ensuring everyone in your organization is safe and […]
Winter can spell disaster for businesses that are under-prepared. If your company is in an industry that focuses on outdoor work, you need to take special precautions. Otherwise, your workflow and efficiency will be significantly impacted. Even worse, your workers could get severely injured. In this article, we’ll discuss how winter can affect your approach […]
As we’ve mentioned before on our blog, one in five lost work-day and fatal injuries are caused by ladder falls in general industry. This may be due to a lack of understanding about different ladders and how they work. Let’s go over the three most common types of OHSA ladders, as well as the benefits […]
Warehouses are strenuous jobs that are often fast-moving and stressful. As such, they leave employees susceptible to injuries caused by safety hazards. Let’s go over three of the most common warehouse safety hazards and how your company can avoid them. Warehouse Safety Management Best Practices Warehousing establishments are faced with the constant challenge of keeping […]
A strategic, well-defined safety program is powerful but difficult to do on your own. Here are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire outside help for your safety program development. Why Develop a Safety Program? Safety programs help organizations create a safe worksite while improving productivity and passing OSHA inspections with flying colors. […]
Any incidents or accidents that result in injury (or almost caused injury) need to be investigated to prevent future similar situations from happening again. The result of this investigation is an incident report. Let’s cover why they’re necessary and the best practices for completing them. When Is An Incident Report Required? It is an unwritten […]