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Understanding On-Site Safety Training
By Eric Gislason Compliance
On-site safety training is crucial for increasing productivity, enhancing worker morale, and engaging in safe practices. It’s also vital for training in sectors like construction, manufacturing, and related industries. Safety professionals who offer on-site training can provide several benefits to companies, including cost savings and reputation enhancement. They can teach employees how to use equipment…
Benefits of On-Site Safety Training
Compliance
Your worksites rely on employees to complete projects on time and within budget. While quality equipment helps, it’s essential to invest in safety training to minimize the risk of injuries and related project delays. On-site safety training is an excellent way to address your team’s safety needs while moving projects along. Flexible safety training is…
How to Create a Safety Culture in Your Workplace
Compliance
Every industry and workplace needs a strong safety culture. Safety culture prioritizes people first, integrating consideration, accountability, action, and wisdom. By exploring how to create a culture of safety, you can build a stronger team and a positive work environment. Emphasizing a strong safety culture can also help your company better adhere to industry safety…
New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks
Compliance
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working on or near tracks. Set to take effect December 2, this landmark rule mandates several protections, aiming to improve safety for transit workers nationwide. At the heart of the new regulation is the right for…
Head Protection at a Turning Point – A Look at Key Findings from the ISEA & J. J. Keller Collaborative Study
Current Events
The latest joint study by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reveals that head protection practices, while improving, still face challenges that put workers at risk. Head injuries continue to be a significant safety concern across industries, particularly in sectors like construction and manufacturing. This article…
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Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!
04.10.2024 CertificationsIt is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently…
DOL Publishes Final Rule
04.10.2024 ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to…
New PFAS Legislation
04.10.2024 ComplianceToday, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl…
CSM Cincinnati is Nearly FULL!
04.10.2024 Live ClassesTime is ticking, and seats are filling up fast! NASP’s highly anticipated Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, scheduled to take…
Lone Worker Dies
04.10.2024 Current EventsA mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy,…
Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects
04.10.2024 Current EventsAn employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals…
Trenching Collapse Death
03.14.2024 ComplianceOn August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench’s side…
Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics
03.14.2024 Current EventsWearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative…
Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution
03.14.2024 ComplianceA recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decision shows that a worker’s electrocution was the result of an…
Injured Worker to Claim Benefits
03.14.2024 ComplianceOn June 20th, 2021, Molly Sullivan, an airline worker for United Airlines, parked in Garage 2 and entered the third-floor…
How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
02.29.2024 ComplianceMental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…
Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection
02.12.2024 ComplianceResponding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…
