“Do You Inspect Your Hardhat?” “Do You Know When To Replace It?” #Hardhat #Safety

January 31, 2018 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywNyTU4HOQY Click Here For PDF Handout - Hardhats or Falling Object Protection? - by Marko Kaar An individual was working on a slurry wall panel installation. The crew had just finished hoisting a re-bar panel to vertical, when a 10" cut-off piece of #12 re-bar fell 90 feet from the top of the panel, and … Continue reading “Do You Inspect Your Hardhat?” “Do You Know When To Replace It?” #Hardhat #Safety

How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report #Safety #Accident #Report

March 24, 2017May 17, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iqoa7ZQUM4 An accident or incident report needs to include all the essential information about the accident or near-miss. The report-writing process begins with fact finding and ends with recommendations for preventing future accidents. You may use a special incident reporting form, and it might be quite extensive. But writing any incident report involves four basic … Continue reading How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report #Safety #Accident #Report

“OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Tool Box Talks – Available In English & Spanish”

February 23, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

“How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report” #Safety #Accident #Report

November 7, 2016December 8, 2016 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

An accident or incident report needs to include all the essential information about the accident or near-miss. The report-writing process begins with fact finding and ends with recommendations for preventing future accidents. You may use a special incident reporting form, and it might be quite extensive. But writing any incident report involves four basic steps, … Continue reading “How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report” #Safety #Accident #Report

How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report

September 1, 2016 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

An incident report needs to include all the essential information about the accident or near-miss. The report-writing process begins with fact finding and ends with recommendations for preventing future accidents. You may use a special incident reporting form, and it might be quite extensive. But writing any incident report involves four basic steps, and those … Continue reading How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report

OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements

June 3, 2016May 17, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ 3 Comments

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 used … Continue reading OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements

“Four Simple Ergonomic Steps to a More Productive Workplace” & “Workplace Ergonomics Video”

April 26, 2016 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

By: James Anderson Workplace ergonomics is getting a lot of attention nationwide in response to a sharp increase in musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. These occupational injuries often mean repeated surgery, intractable pain, inability to work, time off for the affected employee and ultimately, higher costs for the employer. Factors such as work … Continue reading “Four Simple Ergonomic Steps to a More Productive Workplace” & “Workplace Ergonomics Video”

“How to Write a Good Accident or Incident Report”

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“Harvard University – “Toolbox Talk & Safety Meeting Topic Resources”

February 10, 2016 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

Toolbox Talks & Safety Resources A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue. These tools can be used daily to promote your departments safety culture. Toolbox talks are also intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site. Documents: *Toolbox Talk Fact Sheet Accident Reporting & … Continue reading “Harvard University – “Toolbox Talk & Safety Meeting Topic Resources”