Honoring the Fallen: Reflecting on Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is recognized on April 28 to highlight the importance of occupational health and safety. This day is also the commemoration of the workers who perished because of workplace hazards and a call to have better workplaces. Today, the situation
The Rope descent system stands as a crucial apparatus, ensuring the well-being of workers navigating vertical spaces. This article delves into the intricacies of what a Rope descent system is, why it’s imperative to follow standardized protocols, the historical context preceding its standardization, the transformation brought about by its establishment,
Keeping workers safe is always one of the most important things on any construction site and for a good reason. Even though there have been big improvements in safety technology and tools for analyzing risks, construction is still one of the most dangerous industries globally. Since 2008, the construction industry
OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplaces are secure in various industries. Now, the safety this organization oversees isn’t from any imminent danger, but rather from occupational hazards—hence the name. Now, when OSHA was commissioned in 1972, workplace incidents averaged around 10.9 workers per 100.
It is necessary for the workers to know about their workplace rights that are just a click for safety away now. Most of the construction workers don’t know about their basic rights while the environment in which they are working can be too risky. So if you are also a
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act has been a cornerstone since 1970, in the realm of a safe working environment. This act generated the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) to ensure security and to safeguard the employees by providing them with safe and healthy working conditions. OSHA prioritizes
Many companies mostly neglect workplace injuries, which result in consequences as serious as fatal accidents and amputation. Conversely, proactive site safety practices and appropriate work safety awareness lead to fewer accidents, incidents, and OSHA violations. This blog will make you understand how crucial yet common mistakes can result in significant
OSHA’s most-cited violation breach is still, fall protection. Fall safety has been the leading cause of occupational injuries for consecutive ten years. Fall protection is crucial. Every week, up to five construction workers are killed in falls. Fall security is a significant challenge that has persisted and necessarily requires a zero-tolerance approach.
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is a pre-defined protocol for the safe operation of machinery. We have heard the quote ” Safety save lives” but have we actually pondered on how safety has such a huge impact on our daily lives? What consequences can we face if we don’t think about safety
OSHA Training Crane and Rigging comprise all areas of the use and handling of cranes. Rigging is a method of shifting a large load of slings, ropes, lifting, and other special equipment. The device used to lift and transfer loads are often called rigging. Crane can be quite risky when
Hazard communication, also known as HazCom, is a set of processes that employers and importers must implement at their workplace. So, they need to effectively communicate hazards associated with chemicals during handling, shipping, and any form of exposure. OSHA outreach courses provide employers with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 programs to