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  The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout device

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  The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout device

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The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout device

Use this photo to train workers how NOT to carry out a tagout control of hazardous energy when servicing machinery and equipment.

The Terrible Tagout: Using a cardboard box as a tagout deviceVicky Pickford2012-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

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  Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?

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  Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?

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Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?

This might be an arrangement Blackbeard the Pirate would be proud of, but it won't pass an OSHA inspection. Can you figure out what's wrong with this picture?

Walking the Plank: What’s Wrong with this Picture?Vicky Pickford2012-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

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  Exit or no exit?

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  Exit or no exit?

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Exit or no exit?

Fire Exits must be clearly marked; ditto exits that look like fire exits but really aren't. If it sounds confusing, it's only because it IS confusing.

Exit or no exit?Vicky Pickford2012-08-03T00:00:00+00:00

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  Hazcom Hazards

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  Hazcom Hazards

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Hazcom Hazards

This is a great demonstration of how you shouldn't store hazardous materials. Can you spot the OSHA violation?

Hazcom HazardsVicky Pickford2012-07-27T00:00:00+00:00

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  Fire Extinguisher Faux Pas

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  Fire Extinguisher Faux Pas

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Fire Extinguisher Faux Pas

If you were an OSHA inspector, what would you do if you saw this?

Fire Extinguisher Faux PasVicky Pickford2012-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

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  Ladder Lunacy

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  Ladder Lunacy

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Ladder Lunacy

The worker in this picture is committing at least 3 OSHA violations--can you spot them?

Ladder LunacyVicky Pickford2012-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

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  Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical Strategies

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  Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical Strategies

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Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical Strategies

Although it's not a Hallmark Hall of Famer, NAOSH Week IS an opportunity to make hay with your safety program. Here's how.

Using NAOSH Week to Improve Safety: Some Practical StrategiesVicky Pickford2012-05-07T00:00:00+00:00

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  What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?

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  What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?

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What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?

The words “safety culture” gets bandied about a lot. What exactly is safety culture? And what impact does it have on a company’s liability risks?

What is a Safety Culture and Why Do You Need One?Vicky Pickford2012-05-07T00:00:00+00:00

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  Model Fatigue Management Policy

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  Model Fatigue Management Policy

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Model Fatigue Management Policy

Having a written policy stating the organization’s commitment to managing fatigue risks is key. Here’s a Model Fatigue Management Policy you can adapt for your own organization

Model Fatigue Management PolicyVicky Pickford2012-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

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  Fatigue: The Safety Risks and How to Manage Them

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  Fatigue: The Safety Risks and How to Manage Them

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Fatigue: The Safety Risks and How to Manage Them

Using fatigue management systems to limit workplace injury risk

Fatigue: The Safety Risks and How to Manage ThemVicky Pickford2012-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

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  Major Requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

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  Major Requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

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Major Requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration This standard applies [...]

Major Requirements of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection StandardVicky Pickford2012-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

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  How to Measure Safety’s ROI

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  How to Measure Safety’s ROI

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How to Measure Safety’s ROI

Most companies are in business to make money. Of course, [...]

How to Measure Safety’s ROIVicky Pickford2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

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  Presenteeism, Productivity and the Impact on Your Safety Program

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  Presenteeism, Productivity and the Impact on Your Safety Program

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Presenteeism, Productivity and the Impact on Your Safety Program

One of the best ways to demonstrate the value of [...]

Presenteeism, Productivity and the Impact on Your Safety ProgramVicky Pickford2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

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  Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards

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  Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards

OSHA has published final changes to the Hazcom standard to [...]

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardsVicky Pickford2012-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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  Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines

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  Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines

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Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration The Occupational Safety [...]

Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training GuidelinesVicky Pickford2011-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

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  Controlling Electrical Hazards

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  Controlling Electrical Hazards

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Controlling Electrical Hazards

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration Electricity has long [...]

Controlling Electrical HazardsVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

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  First Aid Best Practice Guide

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  First Aid Best Practice Guide

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First Aid Best Practice Guide

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration The purpose of [...]

First Aid Best Practice GuideVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

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  Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide, A Lesson Plan for Employers

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  Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide, A Lesson Plan for Employers

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Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide, A Lesson Plan for Employers

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration This training guide [...]

Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide, A Lesson Plan for EmployersVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

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  Materials Handling and Storage

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  Materials Handling and Storage

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Materials Handling and Storage

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration Handling and storing [...]

Materials Handling and StorageVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

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  What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Pandemic Influenza

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  What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Pandemic Influenza

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What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Pandemic Influenza

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration During an influenza [...]

What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Pandemic InfluenzaVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

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  (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

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  (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

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(PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration One way the [...]

(PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne PathogensVicky Pickford2011-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

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  Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps

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  Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps

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Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration A needlestick or [...]

Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated SharpsVicky Pickford2011-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

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  Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following a Federal OSHA Inspection

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  Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following a Federal OSHA Inspection

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Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following a Federal OSHA Inspection

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration This pamphlet contains [...]

Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following a Federal OSHA InspectionVicky Pickford2011-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

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  Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents

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  Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents

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Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration Exposure incidents should [...]

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure IncidentsVicky Pickford2011-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

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  Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace Violence

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  Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace Violence

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Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace Violence

Retrieved from: American Industrial Hygiene Association The following document discusses [...]

Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace ViolenceVicky Pickford2011-11-16T00:00:00+00:00