As of June 1, 2015, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol...
Lessons Learned I have spent the last 20 years of my career in construction management, focusing my efforts on the safety of the men and women in the trades. There have been many lessons...
Seven safety tips for new supervisors You were just promoted to a supervisor's position. That's great, congratulations! Perhaps one of the most critical aspects of your job is setting an...
Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor releases a list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards from the past fiscal year (October to September). The sad fact is that the list doesn't...
Why is an incident prevention strategy so important? One significant contributor to serious incident illness or fatalities (SIIF) is an organization's lack of effective incident prevention...
Identify the Topic The more specific the training topic is to what is happening on the project, the more effective the training will be. Talking about trenching and excavation when your project is...
Everyday safe means applying the principle of safety on and off the job. It means wearing safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses when mowing the lawn. It means wearing your...
What is a Competent Person? The term competent person appears in many OSHA standards. 29 CFR 1926.32(f) states a "Competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and...
Podcast Download Topics Listen to the podcast and visit the shop for free safety topics and other free material. Podcast Prevent injuries at work by staying focused at work. Stop and...
OSHA is the abbreviation for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA was instituted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. OSHA's mission is to ensure...
