Safety Techniques to Prevent Back Injuries At work

13 hours ago in

OSHA

Back injuries are a significant concern in the workplace, affecting millions of workers across various industries. These injuries can lead to chronic pain, reduced productivity, and substantial financial burdens for both employees and employers. Implementing effective techniques for Preventing Back Injury in the workplace is crucial to enhance employee well-being

DOL Card: Inclusive Online And Instructor-Led Training Solutions

5 days ago in

OSHA

OSHA cards are small, wallet-sized cards carried as proof of completing an OSHA 10 or 30-hour course. They are not certifications but demonstrate to employers that the holder has undergone safety training. Sometimes referred to as “DOL cards” when issued through the OSHA Outreach Training Program, these cards are distributed

Comparing Safety Outcomes: With and Without OSHA Courses

4 weeks ago in

OSHA

Ensuring workplace safety involves understanding and integrating relevant statistics to develop a secure and productive environment. Since the initiation of OSHA in 1971, there has been a remarkable 66% reduction in workplace fatalities and a significant 70% decrease in non-fatal illnesses and injuries. Staying up-to-date with these figures enables companies

Most Important Statistics Of OSHA 10 Construction To Know

3 months ago in

OSHA

In the United States, over 5,000 workers lose their lives while performing their jobs each year in the construction sector. A constrained budget is the main problem of the construction sector, which hinders them from investing in technology, marketing campaigns, and business growth. Through this, their workforce is also affected

How To Provide OSHA Safety Training To Your Employees

4 months ago in

OSHA

If you run a business that involves manual labor, you probably have a fair idea about the importance of safety training. In fact, if you happen to be on the receiving end of an OSHA inspection, one of the first questions you will hear from the inspector will be about

OSHA Compliance With Humor: Violation Meme Edition

7 months ago in

News & Updates

Workplace safety is surely the priority, and spreading training and awareness about this can be done practically and logically. The OSHA violation meme adopted a different and unique approach to spread awareness related to workplace safety; OSHA injected a humorous approach to make the people remember the required important information

How Many Construction Workers Are Electrocuted?

7 months ago in

News & Updates

More than 10 million people work in the construction sector. Many of those individuals are working in specialized construction activities that include demolition, renovation, site preparation, electrical installation, roofing, plumbing, scaffolding, and much more. According to various estimates, construction is the biggest employer in the world. However, it is also

Cold Stress and its Safety Measures

3 years ago in

Health & Safety

Cold stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature, and eventually the internal body temperature. When the body is unable to warm itself, it can lead to serious consequences. You can suffer cold-related illnesses. Injuries may occur as well, causing permanent tissue damage. It may also lead to death. It

Fire Safety at Work

4 years ago in

Health & Safety

Administrators have put in place a set of practices, designed to reduce fire damage, called Fire Safety. Fire safety measures are both preventive and curative in nature. They intend to first prevent a fire from happening. However, even if a fire has started, administrators use fire safety measures to limit

WHY IS OSHA TRAINING IMPORTANT?

4 years ago in

Health & Safety

Safety is the key principle of life. Life becomes challenging without discipline. The same is the case with your work life. Having formal OSHA training will help your workplace become safe and secure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency that regulates workplace safety across the

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