As a safety professional, your commitment to fostering a safe workplace is unwavering. You are well-versed in identifying potential hazards, implementing the latest safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. But while your expertise is crucial, it’s important to remember that not everyone in your organization has the same depth of understanding when it […]
The first consideration for safety in welding is the location and peculiarities of the space in which the welding operation is to be performed. Restrictions Weld or cut only in locations specifically designated for this purpose unless you have obtained approval of the job and have taken the necessary precautions to eliminate fire and explosion […]
An employee is walking down a hallway, carrying a cup of coffee. While turning a sharp corner, they nearly collide with another employee, spilling coffee on the floor. Stepping into their office, the employee stumbles over an extension cord run across the doorway to power a printer, which pulls it to the floor. No one […]
It is important that action items are tracked and assigned or delegated to responsible parties. Unassigned action items are useless as they will most likely never be completed. This form will help you track, delegate, and follow-up on all corrective actions that result from an investigation. Steps to a quality corrective action plan State the […]
A self-conducted mock OSHA inspection should be done at small, low hazard workplaces without a safety director or safety department. The typical mock OSHA inspection should begin with a brief opening conference with senior management to plan the audit. In a self-inspection this would be a chance for the group to get together and set […]
Even if you don’t regularly use ladders in your job, with the holidays coming up you will likely be using a ladder to put up lights and other decorations. If you only use a ladder once or twice a year, be sure to review these important tips to stay safe this holiday season. Pre-Work: Before […]
In the course of an investigation, it may be necessary to collect statements from employees that witnessed the accident. These forms are also helpful for any other investigation. This form is a small piece of a total program and proper investigation. The witness statement is a powerful piece of an investigation, as it can reveal […]
One of the key business success factors that I have followed throughout the years is that of always trying to determine the root cause of any business problem. I focus on the root cause because anything less than that will not allow you to solve the problem completely. The reason that this is important is […]
Every quality safety and health program provides measures to control electrical hazards. The information provided in this training should be helpful in getting a better understanding of electrical safety. The responsibility for an electrical safety program should be delegated to someone with a complete knowledge of electricity, electrical work practices, and the appropriate OSHA standards […]
OSHA has a scale for citations, which measures and accounts for the issues they find in the workplace. OSHA Citations Explained Willful violation: A willful violation is cited when the employer intentionally and knowingly commits the violation. It is also cited when the employer commits a violation with plain indifference to the law. OSHA […]