Do I Have a Good Energy Control Program?

Do I Have a Good Energy Control Program?

Does your facility have an effective energy control program? Read this post to learn the steps for developing a comprehensive energy control program that maintains OSHA compliance and protects your employees.

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3 Steps for Effective Accident and Injury Investigations

3 Steps for Effective Accident and Injury Investigations

After a workplace accident, it is critical that a follow-up investigation be performed as soon as possible. Read this post to learn the three steps needed for an effective investigation.

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Workplace Violence: Is Your Place of Business Safe... and Compliant?

Workplace Violence: Is Your Place of Business Safe... and Compliant?

To eliminate liability, employers must protect their employees from incidents such as workplace violence and active shooter events by completing a threat and vulnerability assessment of their site to determine if and what risks exist. Read this post to learn what steps to take and what questions to ask.

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New OSHA COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Targets High-Hazard Industries

New OSHA COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Targets High-Hazard Industries

The goal of OSHA’s new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) is to significantly reduce or prevent employees in high-hazard industries or work environments from contracting SARS-COV-2. What does this mean for employers?

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The Importance of Ventilation in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission

The Importance of Ventilation in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission

The lack of proper ventilation or open windows in an indoor environment, even with social distancing and mask wearing, can lead to a very contagious situation for anyone in that space if even one person in the room is infected. Read this post to learn steps to improve ventilation to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

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Improve Worker Safety with Effective Hazardous Energy Control

Improve Worker Safety with Effective Hazardous Energy Control

Energy control procedures and the application of locks and lockout/tagout (LOTO) devices can save lives. Read this post to learn about hazardous energy and how to build an effective LOTO program.

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How To Prepare For All Potential Emergency Situations At Your Company

How To Prepare For All Potential Emergency Situations At Your Company

It is important to have a detailed Emergency Action Plan in place at your company to protect employees from serious injury or death and any property loss that might result. Read this post to learn the 6 key components of an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

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How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

In addition to environmental considerations, the sustainability of green power installations involves worker health and safety protection. Read this post to learn the top 10 Green Energy job hazards and what the Renewable Energy Sector can do to improve worker safety.

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How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

As a result of huge market growth, more and more people are becoming employed in the cannabis industry each day, creating a need for safety awareness and injury prevention. Read this post to learn how cannabis companies can build an effective and compliant occupational safety and health program.

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Is Now The Right Time For A Job Hazard Analysis?

Is Now The Right Time For A Job Hazard Analysis?

Due to the current pandemic, many businesses are facing a lull in business - making it an opportune time for companies to evaluate all parts of their safety management systems. Read this post to learn how a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) can benefit your operations.

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The Human Factor: A Proactive Approach to Risk Management

The Human Factor: A Proactive Approach to Risk Management

The abrupt change to our state of living caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is leading us down a road of unknowns. Employees may experience heightened levels of stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and even anger. What proactive steps can businesses take to help prevent workplace violence and ensure that the work environment is a safe and healthy place of business?

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

In the case of highly flammable liquids, it pays to know what you are doing, and more importantly how to be safe. Specifically, where the production of hand sanitizers and disinfectants are concerned, there is a significant risk of fire. What factors must be evaluated for the safe and effective management of flammable liquids?

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

Services across the U.S. have been divided into essential and non-essential groups. Regardless of grouping, however, implementing coronavirus protective measures must be strongly considered in addition to maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. The guidelines listed in this blog post will assist in accomplishing both tasks.

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CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) is the first regulatory program in the U.S. focused specifically on security at high-risk chemical facilities. In this post, we’ll review the CFATS process, compliance steps, and the Risk-Based Performance Standards you need to include in your Site Security Plan.

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