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Fall Protection Mistakes Contractors Should Never Ever Allow
Despite cool new safety gear to prevent falls, why do we still see so many fall-related injuries? This piece explores preventable failures in fall protection. Falling at work, whether from the same level or from a height, is the second most common work accident in the U.S, right behind transportation mishaps. Every year, nearly $70…
Read MoreActive Shooter Action Plan Every Business Owner Should Put in Place
How Businesses Must Set Up an Action Plan for Active Shooters Each business needs a plan. It keeps them safe from active shooters. The U.S. Department of Justice has made a plan. The Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, agrees with it. The plan talks about five things: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. 1.…
Read MoreWhy is Taking Confined Space Training is Important to Building Contractors?
In 2017, government experts studied working conditions. They focused on confined spaces or small areas. These areas are dangerous for workers. Annually, 2.1 million workers step into these spaces. The risks are fatal. Surprisingly, 60 percent of death cases are rescuers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports these saddening facts. Many victims are people…
Read MoreWhat is the Best OSHA Training Course for Me?
The first step in figuring out what OSHA training course you should take is investigating the OSHA courses available and making an informed choice from that point on. Read on as we break down each option to help you make an informed decision. Forms of safety training is an important aspect of many workplaces and…
Read MoreSmart Construction Fall Prevention Strategies for Worker Safety
The leading cause of death for construction workers is falls. They account for one-third of all workplace fatalities in the sector. The most current statistics available from the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics indicates that 401 construction-related fatalities in 2019 were directly related to improper fall protection. Even though construction falls may be fatal, they…
Read MoreOSHA Reporting Rules Mandates for Illness and Injury Recordkeeping
From the ITA launch page, you may access the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) and submit your OSHA Form 300A information to the Agency. Certain employers have until March 2nd of the year after the calendar year covered by Form 300A to submit the data from the completed form to OSHA. There are also answers to…
Read MoreWhy Fall Protection is Critical for Construction Companies and Their Workers
Construction work is always dangerous and fall protection is among the most significant elements in the practice, since the workers face risks of high places. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading causes of death on construction sites, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands and killing…
Read MoreWhy Defensive Driving Training Can Reduce Your Company’s Auto Insurance and Business Risk
Road Safety is essential for businesses that rely on driving for their daily operations. Whether through company vehicles, delivery fleets, or employee travel nevertheless, road accidents are one of the most common financial risk and liability opener. Train employees on defensive driving! It is a tried and tested means of reducing business risk with efforts…
Read MoreWhy Confined Space Training is Important and How to Do it Right
Confined space training prepares employees for entry into areas that have a restricted point for entering or exiting and/or are non-ventilated. With many confined spaces like tanks, silos, tunnels or manholes hotter than 40 degrees Celsius and have toxic gases, there is a risk of deficient in oxygen or combustible dust. Effective training meets compliance…
Read MoreOSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Basics— A Guide for Employers
These type of records are not always required to be kept by all employers. But if yours falls under OSHA and its regulations, then you need to keep an accurate record of any injuries or diseases that take place in your workplace. Such documentation is necessary to track health and safety of workers, as well…
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