A driver safely existing his truck.

Driver Safety: 3-Points of Contact

Did you know that one of the highest risks of injury for commercial truck drivers is the simple task of entering or exiting a truck cab? Falls from truck...
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How to Implement a Near Miss Reporting Program

Events are happening every day at facilities throughout the US that employers are not aware of. These events are close calls where something occurs and almost causes an accident,...
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Leading During a Pandemic

No one knows what the workplace is going to look like in three months. COVID-19 continues to spread. School reopening and attendance plans remain tenuous. Further action from Congress...
A worker conducting a safety meeting while co-workers listen intently.

The Purpose of a Safety Meeting

Do you sometimes find it difficult to hold your safety meetings on a consistent basis? Do you get push back or questions on your need to have safety meetings...
A worker working on a roof.

Are You Using the Right Fall Protection?

When working from an elevated scissor lift (ANSI A92.6 series), workers need only be protected from falling by a properly designed and maintained guardrail system. However, if the guardrail...
A worker operating a forklift while a co-worker looks on.

A Must Read if You Operate Forklifts – It Could Save Your Life!

From 1980 to 1994 there were 1,021 fatalities due to forklift-related accidents per The National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities (NTOF) Surveillance System. The fatalities occurred as a result of the...
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Heat Safety: How to Prevent Heat Illness

It’s spring and the days are growing longer. Soon, the temperatures will begin to reach dangerous levels in many parts of the country. Occupational heat exposure and prevention is...