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...
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...
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 addresses fall hazards in at least five subparts; Subpart M-Fall Protection, Subpart L-Scaffolding, Subpart X-Ladders, Subpart R-Steel Erection, and...
In the first post about the basics of the written safety program, we talked about committing hazard assessments, training, and writing the program. In that post, I gave a list of links to some free...
Manage the Injury, not the Claim! A contractor I worked with had an employee trip on a 2" x4" and break his arm. The contractor had a clinic set up, a policy to transport injured employees to that...
Head Protection Head protection is worn when exposed to overhead, falling, or flying hazards. When working near electrical lines, special hardhats may be required. Inspect your hard hat...
"An effective Safety Program includes provisions for the systematic identification, evaluation, and prevention or control of general workplace hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards...
Download Topics When the OSH Act of 1970 was signed into law by Richard Nixon states had the opportunity to limit federal involvement and authority. States missed a revenue source that should have...
When I was in my 20’s working as a carpenter, I was sent out to a project to hang the drywall. All the materials were on site, but not all the tools I needed. I needed a way to reach the top of...
You can search the internet for safety topics, but why do it when I’ve done it for you. Below is a list of some of the best resources I have found for safety topics or toolbox talks. You call so...