Category: Safety Talks

  • fall protection signage

    Why Fall Protection continues to be the most violated OSHA standard

    While it is not always easy to keep up with all the requirements that are placed on a facility, this is no excuse. One of the most important parts of running any business is keeping your employees safe while on the job. Part of that is taking the time to really understand all the regulations related to fall protection so that you can avoid potentially serious accidents and injuries. READ MORE...

  • lead paint hazard

    Safety Talks – Lead Paint

    Lead overexposure is one of the leading causes of workplace illness. In adults, lead enters the body primarily through breathing in lead-containing dust, along with accidental ingestion (e.g., eating, drinking, smoking). Lead passes from the lungs or the digestive tract into the blood where it can harm many of the body’s systems. READ MORE...

  • lifting safety

    Safety Talks – Lifting Safety

    Back injuries are one of the most common injuries found in industry. With this Safety Talk we will address proper lifting techniques, how to reduce the risk of a back injury and some other general safety tips. READ MORE...

  • Lock Out / Tag Out Saves Lives

    Safety Talks – Lock Out / Tag Out

    29 CFR 1910.147 details the requirements needed to control hazardous energy while servicing or performing maintenance on machinery or other equipment. Types of Hazardous Energy: Electrical Hydraulic Mechanical Pneumatic Gravitational Chemical Thermal When are Lockout-Tagout Procedures Required:   Servicing/performing maintenance on energized equipment  Any form of work on equipment when safety guards or measures are […] READ MORE...