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Importance of Safety Policy & Committee
Does your company have a workplace safety policy in place? If you don’t, you could be exposing your company to substantial risk. Many states require that companies with employees have a written workplace safety policy and that they hold regular safety committee meetings. Check your state for specific regulations. A Health & Safety (H&S) policy…
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The Importance of a Clear Health and Safety Policy
A health and safety policy is a vital document that clearly defines responsibilities, processes, and expectations for safety within an organization. It should specify who is responsible for particular safety tasks, when these tasks should be carried out, and how they should be performed. The policy should also include the company’s broader health and safety…
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Conduct your own mock OSHA inspection
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…
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Ladder Safety – Workplace Safety
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…
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Employee Statement Accident Investigation
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…
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5 Why Training – Root Cause
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…
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Electrical Safety
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…
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OSHA Citations Explained
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…
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Fire Prevention Plans – In-depth
An important reason to have a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) is to identify and mitigate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life, and prevent loss of property caused by fire. The FPP should be developed to comply with the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans. A quality FPP does the following: Provides…
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Emergency Action Plan Special Considerations
An emergency is a chaotic time, as part of a quality emergency response plan, there are specific considerations a workplace may require beyond a basic plan. Below I review some of the special considerations you may need to include in your plan. Persons with Disabilities During an evacuation, a workplace may have employees requiring…