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When Does OSHA Require a Written Fall Protection Plan?

Many contractors assume that once employees have completed fall protection training and are properly wearing OSHA-compliant harnesses, every major fall protection requirement has been satisfied. It’s a common assumption. However, one of the most frequent OSHA compliance questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico is whether a written Fall Protection Plan…

OSHA Rules: Who Can Legally Teach Fall Protection?

One of the most common questions employers ask is whether an experienced foreman or supervisor can legally provide fall protection training, or whether OSHA requires an outside instructor or training company. The answer is more detailed than many contractors expect. OSHA does not issue an official “Fall Protection Instructor License,” nor does it require every…

How Long Does a Fall Protection Certification Last?

Many workplace safety certifications have clearly defined expiration dates. First aid, CPR, forklift operator training, and other certifications typically specify when employees must complete refresher training, making it relatively easy for employers to maintain compliance. Fall protection certification works differently. One of the most common questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors, manufacturers, municipalities, utilities, warehouses,…

Can Fall Protection Training Be Done Online?

One of the most common questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors, business owners, supervisors, and safety managers throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico is whether employees can complete fall protection training entirely online. The question is understandable. Online training is convenient, employees spend less time away from the jobsite, and it often appears to be a…

At What Height Is Construction Site Fall Protection Required?

One of the most common questions Safety Counselling receives from contractors, project managers, and business owners throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico is, “At what height does OSHA actually require fall protection?” It’s a reasonable question, but it often leads to one of the biggest misconceptions in workplace safety. Many employers believe workplace fall protection requirements…

Why Is Atmospheric Testing Important Before Entering a Confined Space?

Confined spaces pose a number of atmospheric hazards that present some of the deadliest risks one could face when working in a confined space. Toxic gases, low oxygen, explosive atmospheres, etc. can take a normal task and turn that into someone’s last task. As part of an overall safety program for working in confined spaces;…

What Are the Most Common Forklift Accidents and How Can Training Prevent Them?

Forklifts are very useful pieces of equipment, but they can be used in a wide variety of applications, resulting in forklifts working side by side with pedestrian traffic and many different types of motor vehicles. Therefore, if the correct safety measures and training for operating a forklift are not followed, accidents can occur. For example,…

What are OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards in Construction?

The “Focus Four Hazards” are the four types of injuries in the construction industry that are the most lethal; accounting for nearly two-thirds of on-the-job fatalities of workers in construction (listed below). The Focus Four Types of Injury are: Falling to a lower level, Electrocution, Struck by an object, and Caught in/between an object. Falls…

What Does an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training Course Cover?

Designed for employees new to the workforce, the OSHA 10-Hour construction course provides 10 hours of entry-level safety training intended to increase worker’s basic awareness of workplace hazards as well as general information about workplace safety, job-related hazards, and basic principles of health and safety; providing learners the knowledge needed to successfully complete their…

What are the Main Components of Forklift Training?

If your employees work with a forklift or similar Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) in New Mexico, then you’ve likely considered getting some sort of formal training program for them. While some businesses do provide employees with a formal orientation, it can be intimidating for those who do not already have a custom training program to…