Have you ever thought of “why am I doing this thankless job of being a Safety Professional”? If so, maybe we are looking at the reasons for being a Safety Professional all wrong. In the Christmas movie titled “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), the main character George Bailey in a Read more…
Industrial environments can be hot and humid, posing a significant threat to worker safety and health. Heat stress, a condition caused by the body’s inability to cool itself effectively, can lead to debilitating and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, prioritizing heat stress prevention is paramount for any industrial operation. This article Read more…
What is your EMR? The experience modification rate (EMR), or e-mod, plays a pivotal role in determining the pricing strategy for workers’ compensation coverage. By comparing the actual loss experience of the company with the average, expected loss experience of a company with similar risk classifications, the EMR is used Read more…
As Winter settles in on us we need to be prepared to work safely in the impending cold weather which includes driving in less than perfect conditions created by the cold weather. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 there were 395 fatal crashes with an Read more…
In this last quarter of 2023, many companies are planning for 2024 with budgets, schedules, operational improvements, business goals, and identifying safety objectives, one item to consider is that of the annual training required by OSHA regulations. Now is a good time to plan for training that will be needed Read more…
It is important for workers to know and understand that they have as much responsibility, if not more, for their own safety at work! Employers have duties and responsibilities placed on them by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Act). In section 5(a)(1)of the Act, known as the Read more…
What is the difference between OSHA Compliance and Contractor Management & Qualification? For the past 10+ years I have assisted clients with their contractor pre-qualification and maintenance on the various contractor management and qualification websites (i.e., ISNetworld, Veriforce, etc.). Over time, I have come to realize that there is an Read more…
With Spring being upon us, now is the time to review your Emergency Action Plan and how it specifically addresses Spring weather hazards for your employees. We should assess for the types of hazards that Spring weather presents to the employees. Then review with our employees how these hazards and Read more…
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are rechargeable and used worldwide to power a wide range of devices from cellphones and laptops to handheld tools. Larger Li-ion batteries are used in energy storage systems, hospital equipment, and electric vehicles. The rapid growth of Li-ion technology and its prolific use around the world has Read more…
With OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat stress prevention, the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to initiate the rulemaking process towards a federal heat standard, some state OSHA plans already having heat injury prevention standards, and the need to protect workers from heat stress and heat injuries in Read more…