May
1
The OSHA Incident Rate works in many different ways. The main purpose of the OSHA Incident Rate is to compare the safety performance of your workplace to the state and national average of workplace safety. Using this Information, OSHA is able to make an educated comparison from business to business as to how each business [...]
Apr
26
Time management in the workplace is a crucial skill that all employees and managers must possess in order to have a thriving business. When hiring new employees it is important you test their time management skills. Give them a few exercises to do and give them an appropriate time limit to get them completely. This [...]
Apr
14
Safety Jokes in the workplace can bring a little fun and excitement into the hum drum of normal office life. Each week bring in a new safety joke and post it in the break room. Let your employees laugh a little. Still it is important to make your employees understand that safety is no laughing [...]
Mar
17
Why is safety in the workplace important? This is a question that I think many managers find themselves asking themselves a lot. There are many reasons why safety in the work place is very important. There are two major reasons that will be talked about here. The first is about employees being comfortable and confident [...]
Mar
10
Ladder safety must always be taken seriously. Each year in the U.S more than twenty thousand people are rushed to the emergency room due to ladder related falls and accidents. Ladder accidents and falls can result in severe injury and in some cases even death. The proper precautions must always be taken. Everyone should be [...]
Mar
6
Every employer is responsible for complying with Health and Safety standards and regulations found in General Industry (29 CFR Part 1910)
Or in Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the construction Industry.
All states have a Health and Safety Act.
All companies what to prepare a complete Health and Safety Program in writing for their business. The [...]
Mar
4
Some of the required OSHA Workplace Safety Programs would include:
Asbestos Awareness
A presentation of the history, physical characteristics, and various types of asbestos containing materials. Discussions also include presumed asbestos containing material, friable conditions, exposure protection, potential health effects, and medical monitoring programs.
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
This class provides an overview of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. [...]
Mar
4
MSDS known as Material Safety Data Sheets. You should see these manuals around your workplace with the big letters of MSDS. Normally they are yellow or blue binders holding pages of data sheets.
In a large hotel casino the safety manager should house all the data binders but each area of the hotel and [...]
Mar
3
Lab safety should always be taken seriously. Severe burns, fires, and even death can result from the avoidance of lab safety procedures. Dressing appropriately is one of the most important safety procedures in any lab. If a person has long hair it should always be tied back. Jewelry and baggy clothes should never be worn. [...]
Mar
2
Some examples of OSHA Fines would be the following.
1. The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that:
a) Employees were exposed to injuries resulting from being struck by vehicles driven by [...]
Feb
27
Internet safety tips may seem obvious, but not all of them are. When it comes to your family you always want to protect them from harm. The internet is the perfect place to start. Predators lurk around every corner and if you don’t take the proper precautions your children could be at risk. There are [...]
Feb
26
Safety games and free workplace safety games are a fantastic way to bring both fun and safety into the workplace. As important as safety is, most of your employees probably find learning the safety procedures to be a dull and boring task. If safety training is boring and uninteresting more than likely it won’t stick [...]
Feb
25
Safety at work makes sense when supervisors get involved with the workers under them.
They prevent injuries and minimize the seriousness of injuries when an accident does occur by teaching safety at work in their divisional group meetings.
Supervisors should be taught to be “active listeners”. Communication between supervisors and workers is an important aspect of [...]
Feb
25
Air Safety has always been a major issue ever since the introduction of airplane technology. You always hear that a person is more likely to get into an accident in their car than as a result of failed air safety. While this may be true, it is understandable how people can still feel like they [...]
Feb
25
The top 10 most frequently cited OSHA Citations under OSHA standards for special trade contractors are:
1. Scaffolding - see General Requirements 1926.451
2. Fall Protection - see General Requirements 1926.501
3. Ladders 1926.1053
4. Fall Protection -Training Requirements 1926.503
5. Aerial Lifts 1926.453
6. Hazard Communication 1910.1200
7. General Safety & Health Provisions 1926.20
8. Head Protection 1926.100
9. Scaffolding - Training Requirements [...]
Feb
24
Your business cannot live without this safety equipment required by OSHA:
1. Smoke detectors: Install smoke detectors on every floor and outside each bedroom occupancy and test them regularly. You must keep documentation of who did the testing and when it was performed.
2. Fire extinguishers: Keep extinguishers in your kitchens including the [...]
Feb
22
Basic Electrical Safety is important, but by no means the end of the road when it comes to adequate protection against electrical hazards. This article on basic electrical safety will by no means make you sufficiently prepared for tasks involving work with or around electricity. Rather, this basic electrical safety discussion will give you a [...]
Feb
22
Swimmers, Boaters, Skiers, Crabbers, Fisherman and CHILDREN anywhere near water should exercise water safety.
Children can drown in any pool of water even something as small as 1 foot deep. Always watch that the children are no where near water without an adult that is alert and constantly watching them. There have been [...]
Feb
21
It can be hard to find free online workplace safety talks and safety training programs online. Many sites offer training programs but they can cost you from a few hundred dollars into the thousands or they say they offer training and you click on the link and it’s a bunch words that don’t have any [...]
Feb
21
Safety Equipment is a critical component of any workplace! No matter what you do, there is almost certainly going to be some kind of dangers inherent in the job. From housekeeping to construction, every job brings with it new dangers. The kind of safety equipment you will need for your workplace will vary based on [...]
Feb
20
Safety Shoes can be an integral part of the job when it comes to workplace safety. Some jobs may require footwear as per some dress code; some may not have a dress code pertaining to footwear. Other jobs require special safety shoes due to the nature of the work.
What are some different kinds of safety [...]
Feb
20
OSHA Construction Accidents are a major issue in the workplace, and even society itself. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is like the FCC or FDA of workplace safety. So, one of the greatest concerns for OSHA is construction accidents. They can cause a great deal of damage to property and injury to individuals. OSHA [...]
Feb
19
Safety Glasses may comprise some of the critical safety equipment for your workplace, depending upon what kind of job you have. There are certainly a must for jobs like construction, where the outdoors, heights, and the sun work together to create a dangerous situation. On the other end of the spectrum, safety glasses can be [...]
Feb
19
Employee safety in the workplace must be put as top priority. Safety is an issue that both employees and employers must take very seriously. Accidents can occur at anytime and anyplace, but if people are aware of the safety measures, the majority of the time accidents can be avoided. Everyone must take responsible for [...]
Feb
19
Workplace violence is a very series thing and is not to be taken lightly. Workplace violence is the fourth leading cause of job related injury in the United States. It is the second leading cause for males and the first for females. In 1994 around 1,100 people were murder while at work. Workplace violence is [...]
Feb
18
Electrical safety tips are important for each employer to have and understand. When it comes to dealing with electrical and electrical equipment, safety always needs to be top notch in the office or workplace. Many things can go wrong when working with electrical systems. Each year many people are seriously hurt and often times death [...]
Feb
18
Fun games for work are a great way to bring a little relaxation to the job. From time to time everyone needs a little break from work to allow themselves time to get there mind straight. Fun Safety Games In The Workplace are always an excellent method of relaxation and learning. By allowing fun in [...]
Feb
16
Workplace conflict is bound to happen no matter what, but understanding workplace conflict better will help you to deal with it when it arises. Sometimes you need to intervene and stop things from escalating and other times you need to know when to just stand aside and let things take their course. If you’re a [...]
Feb
16
How to avoid workplace injuries with careful workplace ergonomics and specifically working techniques and lifting procedures in your workplace. Workplace injuries can occur if you do not properly follow these guidelines. Perform your workplace tasks in the proper way to reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
Lifting posture, keep your stomach muscles tense to keep [...]
Feb
16
Conflict resolution in the workplace is a must. It is always a great idea to have a plan in place for when conflict arise and taking immediate action to solve the problem is always the best idea. At first it might seem like the right choice to avoid the problem, but avoidance never works. The [...]
Feb
15
The Definition of Workplace Etiquette is choosing ethical work behavior that suits your particular workplace. It is very important to examine the environment that surrounds your workplace. What needs to be changed? Do the employees show each other and you respect? Are they responsible for themselves and the areas that they work in? Have a [...]
Feb
11
Incompetence in the workplace always exists. Whether you are an owner of a small store or the head of huge corporation, workplace incompetence is always an issue. There are always people for whatever reason that just can’t seem to do their job correctly. Incompetence is not a mistake that a person makes every once in [...]
Feb
9
Managing change in the workplace can always be a challenge, but in order for a company to develop and grow change is always needed. How to manage workplace changes is a process. A company is started. They are small with few employees and few customers. Over time sales increase, customers increase and the number of [...]
Feb
9
Ergonomics in the workplaceis when you change the environment a person works in to help to suit that specific person. Ergonomics helps to reduce stress, fatigue, and musculoskeletal discomfort. Many injuries that occur in the work place are due to repetitive motion. A lot of body parts are affected by this such as the shoulders, [...]
Feb
8
Believe it or not workplace wellness is extremely important. The healthier your employees are mentally and physical, the more productivity you will receive from them. Workplace wellness affects everyone. If a person is physical ill their productivity will slow. They will in turn probably be grumpy and this could affect the other employees and possibly [...]
Feb
3
OSHA Forklift Guide & Requirements
OSHA Forklift Testing is not required by the employer but, evaluations must be given every three years. All employees must pass the evaluation to be able to perform any task using a forklift. Employees must show that they are capable of operating the machinery properly and safely. If the employee is [...]
Feb
2
Funny safety slogans are a fantastic way to bring a little humor into the work place. Although safety is never a laughing matter, bringing humor to it can make it less strenuous. Humor gets the point across but let’s everyone still enjoy themselves. Here is a list of a bunch of really funny safety slogans. [...]
Jan
30
OSHA was created and established by congress in 1974. In the 1960s work-related accidents and injuries increased 20%. It was time for OSHA to be established. House Representative William A. Steiger worked very hard to get the bill passed that would create OSHA. December 29, 1970, President Richard M. Nixon signed The Occupational Safety [...]
Jan
28
OHSA takes it standard setting very seriously. Everyone is allowed to give input on what they believe should be standards. People can have petitions draw up. Employers and employees can make suggestions along with state and local governments. Also the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Secretary of Health and Human [...]
Jan
28
What is an OSHA safety seminar? A OSHA seminar is a place to learn about OSHA testing requirements, OSHA Hazard Standards, Communication Standards and more. Learn where OSHA inspectors are likely to look so you can ready ahead of time and obtain recent information on OSHA’s latest changes and updates. Discover more beneficial and economical [...]
Jan
27
OSHA inspections are at the discretion of the Area Director or the Compliance Safety Health Director. Inspections are usually held annually, unless there is reason for the inspectors to come more frequently such as hazardous materials in use. Inspections are to happen within normal working business hours and are not to disrupt the work [...]
Jan
27
Work-Related Injury Forms
*OSHA Form 300
Form for Recording Work-Related Injury or Illness
This form helps OSHA to understand the severity of an injury or illness. At the end of every year the employer should post the report so all employees can review it.
*OSHA Form 300A
Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illness
This form must be filled out by every [...]
Jan
26
As office safety tips go, first on the list is that safety in the office must always be taken seriously. It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure all safety procedures are being followed to protect themselves and others. When accidents’ in the office occur everyone suffers. People are physically hurt and can also lose money [...]
Jan
26
OSHA Safety and Health Program Rule :
The purpose of the OSHA Safety and health program rule is to reduce fatalities, illnesses, and injuries within the work place. All employers must provide workplace safety and health programs. The only employers exempt from this regulation are employers who work in construction or agriculture. All programs must be [...]
Jan
22
Prior to getting started with your safety programs, safety meetings, signs and other training materials it might be a smart idea to check out some common office safety checklists. You can run down the list and ask yourself these questions before you get started or you could turn these office safety checklists into a safety [...]
Jan
22
When it comes to safety, the plethora of dilemmas that we must overcome can seem endless, perhaps even overwhelming. When it comes to picking the right safety program to follow at our place of work, choosing careful the matters and safety concerns that face your office tip the scales with regard to the importance of each [...]
Jan
20
Communicating, with your fellow employees is certainly a high priority as well as a mandatory first step toward safety. Though this may sound like a bad cliche, communication in the workplace is key. Conflicts or miscommunication often leads not only vital mistakes being made with your business but also server to shift attention away from [...]
Jan
19
Are you safe at work? What is Not safe for work?
Okay, so what we are going to cover here is some stage work. We are going to set up to prepare our new business for safety!
We know we need to be concerned with this safety thing, but how to get the job done might be new [...]
Jan
19
What workplace safety topics are appropriate for your office’s safety meetings?
Whether you are conducting weekly safety meetings and need to be at a constant vigil for new safety topics to discuss at the meeting, or your meetings are help more sporadically over longer durations of time you are faced with some of the same dilemmas. [...]
Jan
19
Workplace safety facts, why should we know them and why should we care?
Assuming you made it here, you probably are already familiar with a common safety quotation, “Safety First”. So perhaps the reasons are obvious as to why safety facts are important to you. Convincing your employees, manager, or someone else is not always an [...]