OSHA Training
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…
Read MoreOSHA 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…
Read MoreHow 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,…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreWhat are the Factors of OSHA Training Critical to Workplace Safety?
Safety at the workplace is a serious issue for every company. It is every employers duty to provide a workplace safe for their employees, which means they must understand the risks and hazards their workers face. OSHA training is one of the primary tools that ensures safety in any workplace. OSHA, short for the Occupational…
Read MoreCareer and Job Benefits of OSHA Training Certifications
In addition to meeting a company requirement, OSHA certificates give cardholders additional advantages. These OSHA card benefits will help you get the most out of your 10- or 30-hour training course: Make Your Resume Stand Out by Completing OSHA Training Make sure to include your OSHA certification on your resume now that you’ve passed the…
Read MoreThe Advantages of OSHA Training Certification and Being OSHA Compliant
OSHA is a regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that was founded to primary job is to make certain there are safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OSHA identifies the safety training protocols and requirements…
Read MoreWhy Every company, No Matter How Small, Needs OSHA Training
The last thing on the minds of people when they go to work is whether the job they’re coming into may injure or even kill them. In its Job Safety and Health paper, the US Labor Department states, “About 5,000 workers every year in this country lose their lives from injuries in their place of…
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