WHAT IS A CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONE?
You're building a wall, decking the second floor of a building, or sheeting a roof. How do you protect employees from falling when they create the structure and there is nowhere to tie it off? What...
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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS: A very basic overview.
What is a JSA? According to Harvard University, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a safety tool that can be used to define and control hazards associated with a certain process, job, or procedure. It...
Is a JSA required by OSHA?
This question comes up from time to time, generally from people first introduced to the JSA process or who do not have access to a safety professional. As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), I...
How to recognize and manage fatigue at work
Management of fatigue and workplace safety A fatigued person is someone who is physically or mentally worn out. Fatigue plays a significant factor in many incidents, whether on the job or at...
Lessons Learned Along the Way
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...
Personal Protection Equipment Quiz
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Do You Have An Incident Prevention Strategy?
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...
Tips for selecting your next weekly safety topic.
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...
What is an OSHA Competent Person?
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...
10 TIPS for Workplace Safety
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...
What is OSHA?
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...
How to Read an OSHA Standard
What is an OSHA standard? An OSHA safety standard is a list of material and equipment requirements and guidelines, and instructions for employers to minimize employee risk in work...