Safety Updates

If any members of your crew haven’t yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, you should let them know that the clock is ticking – they have until Jan. 4 to get vaccinated, or they’ll be subject to weekly testing. That’s the upshot of the emergency temporary …

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When we’re stacking materials, we might not pay much attention to the manner in which items are positioned. In order to avoid crushing injuries, however, it’s important to focus on safety when stacking loads. Here are four things to keep in mind to …

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A recently released study reinforces the importance of periodically checking to make sure your crew members are wearing hearing protection when they could be exposed to high noise levels. That’s because a significant number of U.S. employees don’t …

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Brace for more scrutiny of your efforts to protect crew members from the dangers of heat stress. Here’s the deal: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently unveiled a two-pronged strategy to ensure that employers take steps …

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“Those two workers acted foolishly,” said George, the supervisor. “You can’t cite us when our people disregarded their safety training.” “I can and I will,” replied Tammy, the compliance officer. “One of your staffers suffered severe injuries when …

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Now might be a good time to double-check that all your crew members who could be exposed to excessive noise levels are wearing earplugs or other devices designed to protect their hearing. Here’s the deal: The Occupational Safety and Health …

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