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 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
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
In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s not uncommon for employees to feel pressured to remain at their desks or workstations for extended periods. However, bathroom breaks at work are a basic necessity that shouldn’t be compromised. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes the importance of proper restroom access
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that regulates workplace safety and health. It has been in existence since 1970, the year of its creation. OSHA is part of the U.S Department of Labor. Approximately 2,550 Federal OSHA inspectors are responsible for the health and safety of
What are Smelling Salts? Ammonia inhalants, commonly known as “Smelling salts,” are inherently colorless gasses that exude a pungent smell at room temperature. Smelling salts, a blend of ammonium carbonate ((NH4)2CO3H2O), include Ammonia gas that becomes aqueous Ammonia upon dissolving into water. When contacting air, its state changes from liquid
People across the US and elsewhere in the world hotly debate violence in the workplace. So violence in the workplace is any type of violent act, usually in the form of physical abuse or threat, that puts an employee’s or several employees’ health and safety at risk. NIOSH has defined
Power linemen face many electrical hazards as they work on live as well as dead electrical power lines. They may install or replace distribution equipment such as capacitor banks, distribution transformers on poles, insulators, and fuses, among other activities related to electrical lines. Linemen use ropes, knots, and lifting equipment
As workplace safety advocates become more powerful, their critics have also become more vocal. Topics of public safety often have very divided opinions. The topic of workplace safety is no exception. The problem is that we require health and safety regulations. What makes them so vital? To understand that, you
You may be unlikely to encounter an active shooter in an office or an educational institution. However, there is no harm in preparing yourself for such an unpleasant scenario. You should always hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst. So active shooter situations can change quickly and
Workplace injuries cost American businesses billions of dollars every year. According to OSHA, employers pay $1 billion per week in workers’ compensation costs. Some costs come from the days that injured employees miss work. Injuries and accidents force injured employees to miss at least six days of work per year.