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

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

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

“(Video) Forklift Safety Tips”

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

Forklifts are a heavy piece of industrial equipment that are operated by a forklift certified driver. Because forklifts are often operated in areas that have other pedestrians and obstacles, they can pose a dangerous safety hazard to the driver and others around. Especially because they're a few thousand pounds and have a certain science behind … Continue reading “(Video) Forklift Safety Tips”

“Winter Forklift Safety Tips” – Infographic” #ForkliftSafety

January 22, 2018 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

If recent record-breaking low temperatures and snowfall are any indication, the first two months of 2018 are bound to deliver anything but average winter weather. As such, it’s essential that businesses and managers alike focus on providing sufficient protection for outdoor forklift operators in such difficult weather conditions. Just remember, your forklift operators face a … Continue reading “Winter Forklift Safety Tips” – Infographic” #ForkliftSafety

“How You Can Prevent “Slips, Trips & Falls.” #SlipsTripsFalls

December 18, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

It’s probably happened to most of us. That momentary lapse of inattention thinking about a personal problem or distracted by an activity that ends in a slip, trip or fall. A stumble down a stairway. A trip over an uneven surface. Slipping on the ice. It can lead to a variety of regrettable events ranging … Continue reading “How You Can Prevent “Slips, Trips & Falls.” #SlipsTripsFalls

“Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

July 18, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

By: Marko Karr, CHST - "Stop, Think, Prevent" Program Author & Owner One is Too Many! I found myself thinking this today... In May of 2016, I proudly posted on LinkedIn how my company honored the National OSHA Stand Down Week for Fall Prevention. We are committed to reducing falls and improving the industry. The … Continue reading “Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

“20 Important Safety Tips for Forklifts”

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ 4 Comments

Originally published here by Mikaela Delia We might be beating a dead horse here, as you've probably already been involved in countless forklift safety training sessions, toolbox talks, etc. But it's easy to forget what we learn in forklift training modules and we quickly become numb to the same old repetitive safety precautions that they become void … Continue reading “20 Important Safety Tips for Forklifts”

“Forklift Safety: 5 Factors That Reduce Lifting Capacity”

March 29, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

5 Factors That Reduce Lifting Capacity The maximum weight data placard on forklifts should never be regarded as the maximum amount able to be lifted. There are several factors that affect the lifting capacity, which is often reduced for various reasons. It is important to remember the lifting capacity is based upon the load center. … Continue reading “Forklift Safety: 5 Factors That Reduce Lifting Capacity”

“How You Can Prevent “Slips, Trips & Falls.”

April 18, 2016 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

November 17, 2015 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

Note: This video may sound and seem funny, but it's not, these are dangerous acts and accidents! Frequently Asked Questions about Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training The powered industrial truck operator training requirements apply to all industries where trucks are being used, except agricultural operations. 1. What is the definition of a powered industrial truck? … Continue reading Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

How You Can Prevent “Slips, Trips & Falls.”

September 4, 2014 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

"I wonder how many people were injured in the making of this video?" It’s probably happened to most of us. That momentary lapse of inattention thinking about a personal problem or distracted by an activity that ends in a slip, trip or fall. A stumble down a stairway. A trip over an uneven surface. … Continue reading How You Can Prevent “Slips, Trips & Falls.”

“4-Step Forklift Preoperation Walkaround Inspection”

June 3, 2014June 3, 2014 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

Do your employees know how to conduct a walkaround as part of a preoperational forklift inspection? The first step toward safe forklift operation is conducting the preoperational inspection. Forklift operators should conduct the inspection at the start of each work shift to ensure that the forklift will work properly. According to OSHA, 1 in 15 … Continue reading “4-Step Forklift Preoperation Walkaround Inspection”