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There's a lot to know about fall prevention and protection. For this reason, OSHA has outlined several regulations to ensure that workers in all industries are protected when working off the ground. These regulations apply at different heights in different situations, such as:
The only thing more important than workplace safety is finding safety trainings that are effective, efficient, and memorable. Today, we'll cover four tips to help you make sure you choose workplace training courses that get the job done.
It probably comes as no surprise that electrical safety is a big deal in the construction industry. After all, electricity is present in almost everything you do, from the tools you use to the lights that guide your work. To keep employees safe on the job, it's often helpful to review the biggest dangers--and what you can do about them.
Whether you're an aspiring mobile crane operator or just want to learn more about career-building courses like the crane operator certification, you've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know!
Confined spaces aren't just uncomfortable: they can also pose severe risks to workers' health and safety. Here are a few things you need to know about confined spaces, new regulations, and how to keep workers safe.
The definition of "confined space," according to OSHA, is an area that:
is large enough for workers to enter;
To keep employees--and your company--safe, it's important to understand and recognize OSHA violations. However, with so many issues and fines to be aware of, it can be difficult to keep track of everything--so here are the types of violations to keep an eye out for (and what you can do to eliminate them).
Although driving is a massive part of everyday life for many people, especially on the job, that doesn't mean it's always easy. The driving task is intricate, involved, and high-stakes--and even the most confident driver has probably made a mistake or two that, under different circumstances, could have been exceptionally dangerous. Today, we'll take a look at a solution that makes life safer for you, your employer, and your entire team: defensive driving courses.
OSHA 30 Construction Training Courses are a go-to class for educating construction industry workers and supervisors about OSHA safety standards. Awareness, understanding, and implementation of OSHA safety standards are the key to success, safety, and compliance on any construction site, to obtaining the OSHA-authorized training. The course will ensure your company is properly trained to establish a safe worksite, identify hazards, and control and mitigate risks on site.
Acquiring first aid skills and training could easily end up being one of the most helpful things employees can do in construction. Of course, it only matters in an emergency or close call, but when it matters, nothing is more important than responding quickly and accurately to a first aid emergency.
Fall prevention and protection training establish a 'competent person' in the workplace to support and evaluate OSHA standards for fall prevention and protection. It's an important priority to protect workers, customers, and contractors in the workplace.
This topic is critically important because falls can be one of the most common causes of serious injury in the workplace. Falls can cause injury or death and also can reduce workforce efficiency, trust, productivity, and morale. Employers have a responsibility to protect employees and all workers from falls by putting into place fall prevention and protection safety measures, participating in training, and establishing a competent person to assist with hazard reduction in the workplace.