Archives
Here’s an archive of all of our past articles! They’re as timely today as when they were first published.
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July 28, 2013
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. FallClear LITE – Fall Arrest Clearance Calculators Official Description “‘FallClear LITE’ is a tool for […]
July 26, 2013
An effective LOTO program is possible if certain criteria are met. Missing just one step of OSHA’s LOTO program could place employees in real danger risking either severe bodily harm or even death. Just imagine working on a piece of hazardous equipment and someone unknowingly starts the equipment while you are directly under the point […]
July 25, 2013
Most buildings have gas regulators (like the one you see above) that are located somewhere on the outside of the building. Often, they are next to a parking area or loading dock. In many parts of the world, it snows in the winter. If a car or truck slid on ice or snow and struck one of […]
July 23, 2013
– From the first day of new hire training until the day they retire, all workers will experience changes due to the normal aging process. It is an unfortunate fact of life that many age-related changes result in diminished physical, sensory, or cognitive capabilities.– Aging workers may not necessarily have a higher injury risk overall; however, […]
July 22, 2013
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. Ergonomics Official Description “Reached #7 in the Productivity section of the App Store! Winner of […]
July 19, 2013
The use of LOTO devices is an essential component of a well-functioning LOTO program. However, is one method safer and more effective than the other? The answer is yes. OSHA agrees that lockout provides better levels of safety than just simply using tagout or the use of tags. There are very distinct differences when it comes to […]
July 15, 2013
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Official Description “The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine […]
July 9, 2013
In this troubled economy it is more important than ever to only deal with insurance companies that are financially sound. You need your insurance company to be there to investigate, defend and pay your claims. If they go under, your company may have to pay all claims expenses and settlements themselves! Like Barrons is for bonds and Morningstar is for mutual […]
July 8, 2013
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. Ladder Safety This week we reviewed two ladder safety apps. One is called Ladder Safety and the other Safety Ladder. […]
July 5, 2013
Here’s a link to a free, new safety blog that we just learned of. They publish new posts almost everyday. What they’ve published so far seems to be well written and on timely subject matter. It does seem odd that no where on the site does it mention who the founder/owner of the blog is, […]