How to Use Root Cause Analysis for Investigating Incidents When it comes to workplace accidents or injuries, it is important to gather information about how the incident took place. The information that is gathered is used for both resolving the incident itself and...
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Types of Personal Protective Equipment
Types of Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the easiest way to keep yourself and your workers as safe as possible in dangerous working environments. It is important to know not only when to use it, but also the types of protection...
Safety Harnesses 101
Safety Harnesses 101 A safety harness is a form of personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s made of various straps and belts that secure personnel to help keep them from falling or getting injured. What makes up the safety harness and why? The various belts...
Safety Equipment in Your Work Environment
Safety Equipment in Your Work Environment Using safety equipment is important in adhering to guidelines, ensuring the safety of personnel, and promoting a work environment that safely performs everyday work. While many might see the use of safety equipment as...
Why You Need Fire Safety Training
Why You Need Fire Safety Training Every business needs a plan for how to prepare for fire emergencies. According to OSHA, fires and explosions caused three percent of workplace fatalities in 2007. Ensuring that your employees have appropriate training can reduce the...
Protect Your Employees from Workplace Hazards with Respirator Training
Protect Your Employees from Workplace Hazards with Respirator Training Respirators are one of the most effective methods of protection against a number of hazards in the workplace. However, in order to provide the highest level of protection and comfort, these devices...
Flagger Training and Traffic Control Safety Measures
Flagger Training and Traffic Control Safety Measures Though it may seem like a pretty unremarkable role, one of the most important people at any road construction or repair site is the one in charge of slowing down or stopping drivers before it’s too late. While the...
6 Important Ways Telehandler Certifications Address Safety Concerns
6 Important Ways Telehandler Certifications Address Safety Concerns When it comes to safety, one of the most effective ways to reduce job site injuries is proper training on equipment. Tele(telescopic)handlers require skilled operators that can maneuver the vehicle,...
The Importance of Aerial Platform Training
The Importance of Aerial Platform Training Aerial lifts are a crucial piece of equipment that has effectively replaced ladders and scaffolding on many job sites. They are a category of equipment that includes vertical towers, aerial ladders, and extendable boom...
Training Requirements for Front End Loader Operators
Training Requirements for Front End Loader Operators There is nothing quite like the thrill of driving a huge front end loader. But exactly how do you become qualified to handle one of the big machines? It's not a hard as you might believe and a loader training...