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Train the Trainer – PPE: Respirator Fit Testing

Understanding what respirators must be fit tested and the different fit testing methods is something supervisors and respirator wearers should be familiar with.

Train the Trainer – PPE: Respirator Fit Testing2018-07-26T00:00:00+00:00

Pros and Cons of Safeguards Tool

Use this chart as a quick reference on the pros and cons (limitations) for common machine safeguards.

Pros and Cons of Safeguards Tool2018-07-23T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This: Trust Issues – Struck-by/Caught-between

You probably already know that you should never put yourself under a suspended load. Never. It’s not safe. There are simply too many things that could go wrong.

Picture This: Trust Issues – Struck-by/Caught-between2018-07-22T00:00:00+00:00

Crushed-between Scissor Lift and Support Beam

A 27-year-old male employee was fatally injured when he was crushed between the railing of a scissor lift and a mezzanine outer support beam while installing insulation on duct work.

Crushed-between Scissor Lift and Support Beam2018-07-21T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Struck-by and Caught-between Incidents Chart

Use this chart as a reference to help you identify common struck-by/caught-between hazards and ways to protect your workers against them and in some cases, eliminate the hazard altogether.

Preventing Struck-by and Caught-between Incidents Chart2018-07-21T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This: Missing Guard Turns Deadly

Rotating parts, moving belts, points of operation, and other similar machine hazards must be guarded to protect workers from injury, amputation, and death.

Picture This: Missing Guard Turns Deadly2018-07-14T00:00:00+00:00

Workplan: Machine Guarding

Here’s a look at what machine guards are all about and the key role supervisors play in implementing and enforcing a company’s machine guarding program.

Workplan: Machine Guarding2018-07-12T00:00:00+00:00

Workplan: Struck-by and Caught-between

The prevention of struck-by and caught-between related hazards and injuries is a primary focus of OHS/OSHA inspectors. Here’s how you can help your organization protect workers and keep them safe on the job.

Workplan: Struck-by and Caught-between2018-07-12T00:00:00+00:00

7 Things to Know About Respirator Use

Respirators are a must for work in environments with low oxygen levels or harmful debris, fumes, gases, or vapors. Share these seven tips with your workers.

7 Things to Know About Respirator Use2018-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

Worker Killed after Entanglement with Rotating Shaft

Remind workers of ways to prevent these types of injuries and deaths: Service equipment following manufacturer’s instructions. Only use equipment when manufacturer’s guards or an adequate replacement guard is in place and operational. Inspect all safety guards before operating equipment. Never remove machine guards while equipment is energized or can potentially become energized. Never alter machine guards without manufacturer’s approval. De-energize and lock-out equipment’s energy before removing guard to service equipment and always replace guards after servicing equipment. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry and keep hair tight.

Worker Killed after Entanglement with Rotating Shaft2018-07-03T00:00:00+00:00

Avoiding Struck-By Incidents

Struck-by incidents contributed to almost 1,000 construction worker fatalities in the last 5 years according to a new report from the Center for Construction Research and Training.

Avoiding Struck-By Incidents2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Avoiding Caught-In/Caught-Between Incidents

Caught-in and caught-between hazards account for:

Avoiding Caught-In/Caught-Between Incidents2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Workplan – Sexual Harassment and Your Responsibilities for Preventing It

From a moral and legal standpoint, it is simply unacceptable to ignore the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Workplan – Sexual Harassment and Your Responsibilities for Preventing It2018-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

OSHA Reporting Reminder: Injury and Illness Reporting Reminder

Specific Employers Required to Submit 2017 Injury and Illness Data by July 1

OSHA Reporting Reminder: Injury and Illness Reporting Reminder2018-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

Checklist for Anti-Harassment Policy

An anti-harassment policy is a key component of a complete harassment prevention effort.

Checklist for Anti-Harassment Policy2018-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

Harassment Leads to Suicide

Studies show that workplace harassment (sexual harassment, bullying, and other forms of harassment) can have emotional and physical effects on a victim and can cause depression, anxiety, and in some cases lead to self-harm and even suicide.

Harassment Leads to Suicide2018-06-23T00:00:00+00:00

Look Out for New Workers

What’s at Stake? You’ve likely heard the sports metaphors… “There [...]

Look Out for New Workers2018-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you [...]

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?2018-05-31T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Training Verification Form: Documenting Fall Protection Training

HOW TO USE THE TOOL   Adapt this form for [...]

Fall Protection Training Verification Form: Documenting Fall Protection Training2018-05-26T00:00:00+00:00

Train the Trainer – Incident Investigations: 10 Incident Investigation Pitfalls to Avoid

Train the Trainer – Incident Investigations 10 Incident Investigation Pitfalls [...]

Train the Trainer – Incident Investigations: 10 Incident Investigation Pitfalls to Avoid2018-05-22T00:00:00+00:00

Ask the Expert: Exposure Limits on Vibrating Equipment

Question: Are there exposure limits or time guidelines for using [...]

Ask the Expert: Exposure Limits on Vibrating Equipment2018-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
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