Distracted Driving Recommendation by NTSB
I was recently chosen to chair the Distracted Driving sub-committee of the Transportation Specialty Practice of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). I fell strongly this is an important...
View ArticleOSHA Respiratory Training Videos
An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful...
View ArticlePlanet Earth Is In A Mess
Planet Earth Is In A Mess As John Kennedy might have said, “Ask not what your Earth can do for you, ask what you can do for your Earth!” What have you done for your Earth today? Our planet is in a...
View ArticleOSHA Adopts New Hazard Communication Standard
Well it finally happened. OSHA has adopted the new Hazard Communication Standard which includes Global Harmonized System. The Hazard Communication Standard, has been revised to align with the United...
View ArticleFEMA’S Report on Residential Fires in US
Fires that affect our homes are often the most tragic and the most preventable. It is a sad fact, but each year over 75 percent of all civilian fatalities occur as a result of fires in residential...
View ArticleApril is National Distracted Driving Month
I know, you don’t have many or any drivers in your company. Do you have any employees who drive to and from work, or drive when they are not at work? Chances are some people in your company drives a...
View ArticleSafety 24/7
Safety 24/7 Often, as part of a complete safety program, companies are stressing Safety 24/7. We know from the Bureau of Labor Statics and the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts that the number of...
View ArticlePoisoning of the Great Lakes
The National Resource Defense Council recently released a new report on the Poisoning of the Great Lakes. The poisoning is from mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in the Great Lakes...
View ArticleBST White Paper on Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is an organizational safety issue that requires the same attention and resources as other workplace safety concerns, according to a white paper released today by global safety firm...
View ArticleTop Partner Rankings by EPA
The Green Power Partnership works with a wide variety of leading organizations — from Fortune 500® companies to local, state and federal governments, and a growing number of colleges and universities....
View ArticleTemporary Worker’s Safety
Recently both NIOSH and OSHA stated a position on the safety of temporary workers. Previously some employers thought the staffing agency was responsible for the employee’s safety and risk management....
View ArticleWinter Driving Tips From Liberty Mutual
The time is here. Winter driving is here for another year. Liberty Mutual has some winter driving tips Winter is coming…and with the cold weather comes the need to be extra careful on the road....
View ArticleANSI/ASSE Z15.1Safe Driving Standard
ANSI/ASSE Z15.1 Safe Practices for Motor Vehicles Operation The ANSI/ASSE Z15 standard was originally published in 2006. The standard set forth practices for the safe operation of motor vehicles for...
View ArticleOSHA HAZARD COMMINICATION STANDARD
OSHA HAZARD COMMINICATION STANDARD Starting in June 2015 all operations must comply with OSHA’s new Hazard Communication standard, except for the following: Distributors may ship products labeled by...
View ArticleUpdated OSHA Poster
OSHA’s updated “It’s the Law” poster helps prevent injuries and protect workers’ rights To help ensure that workers have a voice in their workplaces and the protection they deserve, OSHA recently...
View ArticleActive Shooter Information from Homeland Security
DHS has developed a series of materials to assist businesses, government offices, and schools in preparing for and responding to an active shooter. These products include a desk reference guide, a...
View ArticleCan You Walk, Talk and Chew Gum all at the Same Time
The National Safety Council recently added Distracted Walking injuries into the new Injury Facts publication going out to members. 52% of cell phone distracted walking injuries happen at home •68% of...
View Article10 Facts Employers Must Know About Road Safety
NETS (Network of Employers for Traffic Safety) 10 Facts Employers Must Know For any organization with employees on the roadway 1. In 2005, 43,443 people were killed and 2,699,000 were injured in...
View ArticleNOT PRACTICING SAFETY 24/7 CAN COST YOUR COMPANY MONEY
You are the safety person or part of the safety team for your company. Your safety record is impressive at work, but what about away from work. Does the safety department strive for safety 24-7?...
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