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Workplace Posters and Tools for Safety Pros
Workplace Posters and Tools for Safety Pros
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Employers are required to post federal, state, and local labor law notices for their employees. Updated labor law posters are required in the workplace for a number of important reasons. These posters provide employees with important information about their rights…
In this article we are going to talk about how to conduct a root-cause accident investigation. This is a very important topic because when an injury occurs you want to be able to identify the “root cause” of the accident…
November 4, 2021 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued the anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS) regarding its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The core of the standard will require employers with 100 or more employees to mandate that employees either…
When you drive a forklift every day, it can become routine. Experienced operators often take their safety for granted. Even the smallest forklift safety mistake can lead to severe injury or death. This is even true when performing such mundane…
Production, Safety, and Quality. One cannot be had without the other. All 3 must work together to have the most productive, safe job site with a quality end-product. Production and safety should equal each other with a focus on safety…
Supporting Your Safety Program Does your business have a safety program? Does company management support what that safety program says? Is safety practiced in your work place? The truth of the matter is that a safety program is as good…
The Importance of Heat Illness Training Heat Illness is a real threat at all times of the year especially here in California. Making sure your employees are trained on the Cal-OSHA heat illness standard is key. Training your employees on…
Oxygen Acetylene Dangers Oxygen Acetylene is used every day on the job in a variety of workplaces. Different trades use these systems to perform various tasks. From Iron Workers cutting rebar, to Carpenters cutting beams for false work, oxygen acetylene…
California Labor Law Updates for 2016 The 2016 Labor Law Poster updates for the State of California are in! Many changes were made and we will discuss some of the most important ones here. Updating your labor law poster with First…
Fall Protection in Construction How many times have you done your job? How many times have you done that same task up on the deck, wall roof, barrier rail, etc.? The truth is you have probably done that job or…
Cal-OSHA’s Requirement for an Injury and Illness Prevention Program Written safety programs are essential for setting the safety culture of your workplace. Safety programs cover a number of topics and must include specific information that is set out in the…
The side rails of job made ladders made of wood must be an equivalent wood to Douglas Fir. There must not be any sharp edges or splinters. It is preferred that the wood be free of knots. If there are…
In California, all employers must meet specific labor law poster requirements. The Department of Industrial Relations requires that employers must post information regarding wages, hours and working conditions in an area frequented by employees where it can be easily seen…
Cal/OSHA Forklift Refresher Training Requirements Cal/OSHA has guidelines for when refresher training must take place for forklift operators. The refresher training must be performed by a competent forklift trainer with the knowledge and skills to train and evaluate a forklift…
Cal/OSHA Forklift Training Requirements Cal/Osha has their own set of rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks and the training requirements for them. The rules, regulations and forklift training requirements are as follows. Safe Operation Forklift…
Heat Illness Prevention Standards Revision Cal-OSHA has revised The Heat Illness Prevention Standard for 2015. All employers affected by the new revised standards must be compliant, and train their employees by May 1, 2015. These revised changes are aimed at…
Massachusetts is among the growing list of states updating their labor laws to include some form of maternity leave for workers. On January 7, MA Governor Deval Patrick signed into law an amendment of the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Law that…
In addition to the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014,” California Governor Jerry Brown signed a number of other new labor bills into law this year. Most of these will go into effect in 2015. Ensure the labor law…
The US Department of Labor requires that all workplaces with at least one employee must post certain federal, state, and OSHA labor law posters. The purpose is to inform your employees of their employment and labor rights and the responsibilities…
Nobody enjoys being put through an OSHA inspection, and all business owners and managers dread the citations that often come with them. Citations can cost thousands of dollars and, in some cases, cause the closure of a business. In an…