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Our mission is to make safety training accessible and effective. This blog brings together the latest industry news, regulatory updates, best practices, and training insights to help employers and workers create safer job sites. Explore our newest articles below and check back regularly for fresh content.
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How Many Steps Are in Pole-Top Rescue?
There are four important steps to a pole-top rescue.Many different factors contribute to the need for pole-top rescues.Anyone who will be working close to exposed, energized i…
How Many Safety Features Does a Chainsaw Have? | Safe Chainsaw Practices
If workers plan ahead and take precautions, they can use a chainsaw safely.Using a chainsaw is hazardous, from head injuries and cut limbs to being crushed by a falling tree.C…
How Long is EM 385-1-1 Good For?
While OSHA doesn’t require a harness while operating on a scissor lift, it’s advisable as falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.Employers must take…
How Many Hours Is the NFPA 70E Training?
NFPA 70E Certification Training is required for those working with or around electricity.Employees must learn the difference between Qualified, Unqualified, and Competent pers…
How Long Is A Fire Watch Course?
Fire watch courses are relatively short, but the principles taught in them are very important.Hard Hat Training’s fire watch course comes in a variety of course options.Online…
What Does It Mean To Be Bloodborne Pathogen Certified?
Being bloodborne pathogen certified means you are prepared to work near bodily fluids and blood.Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms in the blood that can carry diseases.OS…
What Does OSHA Require on a Construction Site?
The construction industry is by far one of the industries with the most hazardous environments. Many of the tasks expected of construction workers expose them to all kinds of …
When Is Fall Protection Needed On Scaffolding?
Everyone on a scaffold, more than 10 feet above a lower level, requires fall protection.Scaffolding often ranks in OSHA’s top ten most regularly reported violations.Every pers…
When Should You Sound Your Horn on a Forklift?
You should use the horn when approaching intersections, corners, and blindspots.The same rules apply and are even more important when you are carrying a load.OSHA does not hav…
When Walking or Working Adjacent to Bulldozer Operations, Where Is It Safe? | Safety, Dozer, & Operations
When working on foot around heavy machinery, always assume the operator cannot see you.Wearing high-visibility clothing is a safety principle every pedestrian should follow.Op…
When Was the Occupational Health and Safety Act Passed in Canada?
After five workers died in an accident in 1960, OHSA was enacted in 1977.CanOSH is designed to give Canadian health and safety teams access to necessary information.CCOHS is t…
Which Forklift License is Best?
You are required to be certified before operating a forklift.Forklifts are powered industrial trucks that function differently from other vehicles.Forklift certification can b…
