By: R. Todd Swinderman, Contributor Are you just checking the boxes by doing required training hours, or is your goal to get a return on your investment? There can be huge improvements in production, maintenance labor, risk avoidance and cashflow by training employees on how to safely control fugitive materials in bulk material handling—and then…
Read More >>The Honeywell PPE Oil and Gas Safety Training webinar is designed to provide vital information about the significance of personal protective equipment in the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry. Our expert presenters will discuss the latest innovations, share insights on regulatory requirements, and offer practical guidance on identifying hazards and implementing effective solutions. Webinar Objectives:…
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By: Travis Vance and Kevin Hess, Contributors With maximum limits for OSHA penalties increasing every year—currently over $16,000 for serious/other than serious citations and more than $160,000 for repeat and willful—employers must be trained on their rights in the event federal OSHA[1] arrives at their facility. When OSHA Arrives OSHA can enter your worksite in…
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By: Gen Handley, Contributor We want our employees to be safe. To do that, we develop specific safety protocols and measures that will help protect them in their unique work circumstances, providing comprehensive coverage of their well-being. However, it can be challenging to remember a large number of safety protocols or steps—particularly when you must…
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TRSA to Host HR, Health and Safety Summit in Milwaukee The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), the leading trade association for linens, uniforms and facility services, is hosting its HR, Health and Safety Summit on April 30 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. The one-day event will feature expert speakers, panel discussions and roundtable sessions on…
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“The OSHA 1910.95 standard provides necessary procedures to ensure safety from occupational noise exposure. Spartan product line by Larson Davis promotes hearing safety with accurate noise measurements, simplifying OSHA 1910.95 compliance and helping employers maintain hearing health in the workplace.” Dan Wilding, Larson Davis, https://larsondavis.com/applications/industrial-hygiene/spartan-series, 716-926-8243 The Occupational Noise Exposure mandate (OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.95)…
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By: Rachel Krubsack, Contributor In January 2023, OSHA issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP), CPL 03-00-008, which replaces its March 2008 directive. Like its predecessor, the revised NEP contains policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that generate or handle combustible dusts; and for determining whether such workplaces have addressed fire, flash fire,…
Read More >>Erich Lawson, Contributor Running a warehouse is no small feat. It requires an organized system of efficient storage and tracking, as well as proper waste management. Having a plan for disposing of and recycling materials is instrumental in keeping your warehouse clean and sustainable. Waste management in warehouses is exceedingly difficult due to their wide…
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By: Henry E. Payne, Ph.D., Contributor All workers need occupational safety and health training. More pointedly, they require training on the specific hazards they will encounter at their distinct worksites. Workers are frequently injured or made ill on the job because they encountered job hazards they were either not aware of, or they lack training…
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By: Barbara T. Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief In 2022, the RDG Media team, with the help of Market Research Support Consultants, LLC, conducted a study to understand the current and expected usage of various products and services as they applied to safety and material handling. The 2023 Safety Study’s results have helped to provide detailed information on…
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