Safety Updates

When you consider that about 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels every year in the U.S., you know it’s important to protect yourself from excessive noise on the job. However, despite the considerable risks posed by excessive …

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If any of your crew members question the importance of paying attention to safety while they’re working, let them know this fact: Someone in the U.S. dies every 99 minutes from a work-related injury. That’s the key finding from the recently released …

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“You can’t be serious,” said George, the supervisor. “Marco was dead drunk when he fell through that floor opening. Now you’re citing us for failing to properly guard the opening? That doesn’t make sense.” “It’s unfortunate that your crew member was …

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Now you have another reason to make sure your crew members abide by safety regulations. What’s going on: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just announced an increase in penalties for safety violations. The change is mandated …

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A new study reinforces the importance of using work practices to protect your crew members from excessive noise levels. Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed audiograms taken over a 10-year time frame for 1.3 …

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“We need to talk,” said Ralph, the plant manager. “What’s going on?” asked Alice, the supervisor. “We just got slapped with a lawsuit from Matthew, that contract worker who suffered a severe lung injury when he was exposed to hazardous welding …

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