Category: Employee Safety

OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements #Safety #Footwear

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https://videopress.com/v/JmllI6lx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2FJmllI6lx%2Fleg-foot-protection-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-basics-full-hd1080p_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true For a little safety footwear humor, click here: http://www.gocomics.com/theargylesweater/2013/10/26 Protective footwear requirements are referenced in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29. These references can be found in (1910.132) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) General Requirements or (1910.136) Foot Protection. According to 29 CFR 1910.132, PPE must be … Continue reading OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements #Safety #Footwear

How One Unsafe Action Affects Another – #WorkplaceSafety

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https://vimeo.com/641673509 This workplace safety video is used in accordance with the USA Fair Use Doctrine for nonprofit educational purposes - 2021 One unsafe workplace act can cause eventual harm in several ways, such as: Accumulative harm: Some unsafe workplace acts may not cause immediate harm but may accumulate over time, resulting in long-term harm to … Continue reading How One Unsafe Action Affects Another – #WorkplaceSafety

Over Half of US Manufacturing Employees Plan to Leave Their Jobs in 2023: Survey

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Surveyed factory workers cite PTO and high-tech facilities as top personal priorities for their workplaces. A new survey of factory workers by Austin, Texas-based business software company Epicor reveals that high turnover is likely to remain a major feature of the manufacturing sector through 2023 and that many frontline workers tend to see free time … Continue reading Over Half of US Manufacturing Employees Plan to Leave Their Jobs in 2023: Survey

CPWR’s Safety Climate – Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) – Free Safety Management Program For Construction Contractor Use! #ContractorSafety #Construction

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https://youtu.be/_9nHvtlz4F4 https://youtu.be/In5aFqkbxu8 Contractors can use the SC-SMIS free of charge to assess their safety climate, select and implement appropriate tools to strengthen it, and engage in continuous safety climate improvement. Click here for SC-SCMIS user testimonials Like large construction companies, smaller firms can benefit from having a better understanding of their safety climate and also … Continue reading CPWR’s Safety Climate – Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) – Free Safety Management Program For Construction Contractor Use! #ContractorSafety #Construction

2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

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https://youtu.be/ke1L_ROExdE Interested in joining the Campaign? Learn how to Get Involved! The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction began in 2012 with construction industry stakeholders seeking a way to raise awareness. Falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in construction, with those coming disproportionately from small residential construction contractors. Falls kill … Continue reading 2023 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction – May 1-5, 2023

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – (MEWP’s)

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Introduction Changes to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA) A92 standards have created a new “normal” for equipment formerly known as aerial lifts, aerial work platforms (AWPs), manlifts, powered platforms and vehicle-mounted work platforms. They are all now referred to as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The ANSI … Continue reading Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – (MEWP’s)

An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources

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https://youtu.be/Z1I6g6kn7io Thank you for your interest in our November 18th webinar: An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources. A recording of the webinar is above, and a PDF of the slides can be downloaded here.Learn more about OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program at https://www.osha.gov/consultation, and find your state or local consultation office at https://www.osha.gov/consultation/directory-text. Process and Benefits Small Business Success Stories … Continue reading An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources

Weekly Toll: Another Empty Chair at the Thanksgiving Table

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Trench collapses, falls, shootings, building and bridge collapses, vehicle incidents. On average, 14 workers are killed every day in the United …Weekly Toll: Another Empty Chair at the Thanksgiving Table

House Passes Build Back Better with Higher OSHA Penalties and Increased Budget

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The House of Representatives this morning passed its Build Back Better bill which will significantly increase OSHA’s maximum penalties and OSHA’s …House Passes Build Back Better with Higher OSHA Penalties and Increased Budget

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

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By Chair Jennifer Homendy November 21 is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It is a day to honor the 1.3 million lives lost each …World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Process Safety Update: The Latest with OSHA PSM & EPA RMP

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On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Micah Smith and Beeta Lashkari presented a webinar regarding Process Safety Update: The Latest with OSHA PSM & EPA RMP…Process Safety Update: The Latest with OSHA PSM & EPA RMP

Florida Tries to Secede from OSHA

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made no secret of his belief that any government (or employer or school district) that takes any action to curb …Florida Tries to Secede from OSHA