Workplace Safety: Guides, Standards, Training
Online OSHA Training Courses, OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction, OSHA 10 and 30 Hour General Industry, and HAZWOPER View our full Online Course Catalog here! OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training Online The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) has suggested that employers encourage employees and contractors to
In the evolving landscape of occupational safety, misconceptions about OSHA’s involvement in online training have become prevalent. It is time to dispel the myths and gain a clear understanding of OSHA’s role in setting standards and how online courses contribute to meeting those standards.
We are all looking for stability in our lives. While your career is not everything, your chosen career does play a big part in your overall satisfaction, so you must choose wisely.
We only have one planet, and it needs to be loved and cared for to ensure its protection. Unfortunately, not everyone holds the same respect for the planet, which is why environmental specialists are appointed to create and implement EPA compliance programs to keep the environment safe.
We live in a world with hazardous waste all around us. From batteries for your electronics, to light bulb waste, aerosol cans, and more, we are vulnerable to coming in contact with hazardous waste every single day in homes and at our jobs.
In order to become EPA compliant, an environmental specialist must take a unique course designed to cover the dangers of the job– an ‘environmental specialist’ course. If you’re an environmental specialist, and you’re ready to take the course, you can learn more here.
Miners specialize in different disciplines within the trade. While all mines are diverse in how they operate, minors face common health and safety hazards.
Remember our page of interactive maps showing the most dangerous cities for American workers? We’ve just added the latest data from 2015 with updated rankings and new observations. We also improved our method for mining the data to give you a more accurate view. So where does your city rank now?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently conducted an inspection of a Florida-based Macy’s location and issued 14 citations to both Macy’s and The Finish Line for numerous safety and health violations. The most recent inspection
OSHA Fines Increases Emphasize Importance of Workplace Safety Training Businesses now have another incentive to bring their occupational safety training up to date. For the first time in 25 years, fines for workplace safety violations are due to increase following the passage of a new bill signed by President Barack
Reduction in occupational exposure to isocyanates implemented by OSHA. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a National Emphasis Program to identify and reduce health hazards related to occupational exposure to isocyanates. The program is designed to raise awareness of the serious health effects
Health and Safety Training Columbia Southern University, which offers an associate’s degree in applied science in Occupational Safety and Health, is now accepting the OSHA Hazwoper 40 training course as taught by OSHA-Pros for college credit towards their degree program. The course be substituted for Columbia Southern’s BOS 3125 Hazardous
Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Hydrogen sulfide is an extremely dangerous gas known for its smell which is similar to that of rotten eggs. It is sometimes referred to as sewer gas or swamp gas. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health describes hydrogen sulfide as an acute toxic substance
Tornado season is once again upon us. Businesses should prepare for the possibilities of tornadoes by creating an emergency plan to try to keep employees as safe as possible. A good emergency plan should include such details as where to take shelter and accounting for all personnel. Consideration should also
Walter Cardin, 55, of Metairie, Tennessee, was sentenced on April 12 in U.S. District Court for lying about worker injuries while working as safety manager for the Shaw Group. Cardin was sentenced to six and half years in prison followed by two years of supervised release. In November Cardin was
Every year on April 28, the anniversary of the date in 1971 when the OSH act went into effect and OSHA was officially established, the U.S. Department of Labor and other occupational safety and health organizations in the U.S observe Workers’ Memorial Day. The day honors workers who have died
A number of facts have come to light regarding the recent fire and explosion at the West Chemical & Fertilizer Co. plant. Although there are plenty of federal and local standards and laws in place to ensure occupational and environmental safety, something didn’t work to prevent the tragedy that occurred
Having an effective safety and health management system (SHMS) can help reduce work-related illnesses and injuries and save injury-related costs for businesses. It is estimated that injuries and illnesses cost U.S. businesses approximately $170 billion a year. An SHMS will help a business go beyond just complying with laws to
Dust explosions caused by combustible particles in a workplace are a serious hazard that can cause not only destruction of buildings and property, but also injuries and deaths of employees. Awareness of the conditions that can lead to these explosions can help to prevent them. While fire requires the three
OSHA has partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)—Construction Sector to create a nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among employers and workers about fall hazards in construction and how they can be prevented. In 2010, of the 774
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) currently has eleven national and special emphasis programs active. These include: • National Emphasis Program Combustible Dust • Federal Agency Targeting Inspection Program • National Emphasis Program on Amputations • National Emphasis Program – Hexavalent Chromium • National Emphasis
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