On the job, you could be faced with injuries of every kind. Every accident must be dealt with in the right way and being prepared includes having adequate supplies in your first aid kit. OSHA requires employers to provide a … Continue reading
HAZCOM (Hazard Communication) program is a written plan developed to protect you from the hazards posed by chemical materials used in the workplace. The plan covers aspects of identifying, handling, using, storing and disposing of chemicals and other hazardous materials … Continue reading
The term “substance abuse” can mean many things: The overuse of alcohol. Misuse of over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs. Use of illegal drugs. Inhaling noxious vapors, such as solvents, lighter fluid and glue. Eating “magic mushrooms” or other hallucinogenic plants. … Continue reading
We often take it for granted–walking from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’ while on the job. But, a routine situation can change quickly and dramatically because of slips, trips and falls-the culprit in the majority of workplace accidents. A study … Continue reading
Every year OSHA requires employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596) to post a summary (OSHA Form 300A) of illnesses and job-related injuries that occurred the previous year. This information must be posted for … Continue reading
According to the the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in 2006 there were 1.6 million fires resulting in property damages estimated at $11.3 billion. Over the same period, fire was the cause of 16,400 injuries and 3,245 civilian deaths. Additionally, 106 … Continue reading
Every month we get a number of inquiries about OSHA and sexual harassment training/regulatory requirements. So, we thought we would post a simple clarification. In short, OSHA does not regulate “Sexual Harassment”. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) … Continue reading
Received an email that read “August is eye injury protection month”. Not having heard of this before, I did a quick search on the web for “eye injury protection month”. Interestingly, it appears the eye injury month depends on who … Continue reading
OSHA’s Medical Services and First-Aid Standards, 29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 1926.50 and 1926.51 require employers to make first-aid supplies readily available to employees.
According to NIOSH personal story telling is an effective tool for safety training. The study was conducted in the context of miners and the mining industry but the results are probably equally applicable to workers in other fields.