Safety Talks – Fall Hazards
The most effective way to protect employees from falls is by eliminating the hazard. Passive systems such as guardrails and covers remove the employee’s exposure to the hazard. READ MORE...
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TSCA and the EPA – Implications for worker safety
In a congressional hearing, advocates for worker safety are criticising the way the EPA is using its new authority under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which is designed to shield workers from the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals. Critics claim that the EPA is not fulfilling its responsibility under the […] READ MORE...
The Value of Online-SDS Management
The lack of a centralized system will cost companies tremendous amounts of money spent in labor, materials and printing costs associated with managing SDS records within paper binders. READ MORE...
Safety Signage – Safety Talks
Safety Color Coding for marking physical hazards and Accident Prevention Signs is a standard way to identify hazards and visually communicate information. READ MORE...
OSHA Employer Penalties Raised in 2019
As of January 24th, penalties resulting from safety violations have increased for employers. The increases apply to citations issued after that date and for the remainder of 2019. READ MORE...