Multiple-fatality confined space incidents are far too common as untrained and unprotected would-be rescuers attempt to save their co-workers and others who have fallen victim to the dangers of confined spaces.
Seven Confined Space Entry Do's and Don'ts
On November 9, 2018 OSHA published a Final Rule amending the requirements for crane and derrick operator training, certification, and employer evaluation (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC). The evaluation and documentation requirements become effective on February 7, 2019. Here’s what you need to know.
Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
Training your first aid attendants and first responders is a required part of every first aid program. But do you know what exactly should be covered or what training methods to use? Hazards are present at all worksites, from offices to mines. So too are the chances of injuries and illnesses. Sudden cardiac arrest, severe bleeding, shock, a near-drowning, or lack of oxygen during confined space work are all life-threatening emergencies. Without prompt and properly performed first aid a victim of any of these situations will very likely die or be permanently disabled while waiting for emergency services to arrive and begin care.
The time to unearth potential problems in your current workplace first aid arrangements is right now—before a medical emergency does it for you. Although first aid requirements can vary - there are FIVE sets of documents to focus on when conducting an audit of your first aid program.
Benzene is a highly flammable, colorless or light yellow, sweet smelling liquid that evaporates quickly into the air. Since its vapor is heavier than air it can sink into the low-lying areas. It is found in products made from coal and petroleum. Lubricants, plastics, rubber, dyes, and other chemicals can be produced with benzene.
Timely first aid saves lives. As these four fatal incidents show, accidents at work vary greatly in type, cause, and location. The common thread between them is the chance that first aid might have made a difference in how these workers’ stories ended.
A carcinogen is any substance that can cause cancer. They are chronic toxins that cause damage after repeated or long-term exposure. For some people, the workplace can be a source of exposure to some carcinogens, such as asbestos, benzene, or formaldehyde.
Check out what this worker found when he went to use the first aid kit in his lab after he burned himself.
A human heart can cease beating within 4 minutes after breathing stops. Permanent brain damage can occur within 4 to 6 minutes after breathing stops. Average ambulance response time is 8 to 12 minutes.
Frostbite is the freezing of the extremities (fingers, toes, nose, earlobes, etc.) caused by loss of blood flow, which can cause tissue damage and the need for amputation. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of frostbite so you can recognize and properly treat the condition.
Don’t take chances when it comes to icy surfaces. Ice on walking and working surfaces can cause serious slip, trip, and fall hazards which can lead to disabling injuries, major concussions, and loss of life. Avoid these icy hazards by ensuring procedures are in place and enforced for the safe removal of ice on these seven surfaces.
A first aid program is required for most employers in the U.S. and Canada. The program should be based on the hazards, risks, and proximity to medical services of an individual site, however there are several elements that every program should include.
Want to see a higher rate of retention and return on investment in your training program? Keep these characteristics in mind when it comes to adult learning.
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The only thing you can count on in today’s workplace is change. Just when you get accustomed to one way of doing things, a new plan comes along.
Keep workers safe (and warm) by training them on the signs, symptoms, and first aid treatment for cold-related illnesses. You can download and edit this chart to share with your workers.
Physically and mentally healthy employees are happier, safer, and more productive. An employee wellness program can provide support to employees who are facing challenging times and help all employees with their overall wellness. More and more companies are hopping on board the wellness wagon because they understand the connection between wellness and work.
Did you know? FIVE lifestyle behaviors (physical inactivity, poor nutrition, smoking, alcohol use, and non-adherence to medications) and FIVE chronic medical conditions (diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, mental illness, and cancer) drive 75% of all deaths worldwide.
Share, review, and discuss these heavy equipment safety tips with your equipment operators to reduce the chances of an incident.
Materials handling is an essential task in any industry and covers everything from moving steel pipes by crane to manually hauling bags of concrete. Whatever your workers are moving or assembling, this common task also involves some of the most common costly injuries.
Every now and then you will come face-to-face with a new piece of equipment or new machine at work, or something slightly different from what we are trained on and used to using. The areas for potential problems will vary significantly with the equipment involved, but usually a few basic rules apply.
Stress – everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to disconnect and unwind in our 24/7/365 world of news, noise, and responsibilities.
Since it's your first time, you may want to checkout some of the video tutorials.
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