Motor Vehicle Safety Program
Between 2003 and 2012, there were 18,716 work-related motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. Implementing motor vehicle safety practices for workers who drive on-the-job can help lessen accident risks...
Working Long Hours
Workers with long shifts or work hours often have increased physical demands on the job and do not get enough sleep. These conditions can impair work performance and increase the...
HAZWOPER Training Levels
Workers upgrade their HAZWOPER training level for a variety of reasons, such as a change in job responsibilities and duties or for eligibility to apply for certain job positions. For...
DOT HAZMAT Training Requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined that human error is involved in most HAZMAT transportation incidents. To help reduce the number of incidents, Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR...
OSHA Back Safety
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses are back injuries, and more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. In...
Heat Stress Prevention
When sun exposure, extreme heat or high humidity cannot be avoided in a work environment, workers should take the following steps to help prevent heat stress: Drink water frequently. (Approx....
Work Related Asthma
Workplace exposure to dust, mold, chemicals, and other substances can cause the lung disease ‘Work-Related Asthma’. Exposure to these substances can occur through inhalation or skin contact and the resulting...
Confined Space Awareness
The term “confined spaces” refers to spaces that were not designed for continuous employee occupancy, but are large enough for an employee to enter and perform work. Often these spaces...
OSHA Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, causing hundreds of fatalities and thousands of debilitating injuries each year. With these numbers, it’s probably not surprising that...