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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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Machine Guarding Accident: In the News
Machine Guarding Accidents OSHA fined a company in Mobile, AL nearly $90,000 after a 22-year-old employee was killed on the job. The young apprentice was caught in the unguard…
In the News: Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Forklift Safety
Neglecting Forklift SafetyTragedy struck in Pollington, East Yorkshire when on a Kelkay LTD worksite, Father-of-two Brian White was loading up pallets of gravel onto a truck. …
The Hazards of Falling Objects: In the News
A work accident in Iowa is a reminder of the hazards posed by falling objects. What happened? OSHA continues to investigate the death of Faron Fritz. The 30-year-old worker fr…
How Many Forklift Types Are There?
How many forklift types are there? We’re glad you asked because the answer is simple. Six… and a half?Okay, just kidding. It’s not that simple. Under OSHA regulations, forklif…
How to Deal with Sexual Harassment Claims as a Supervisor
As a supervisor in a professional institution, the idea of sexual harassment can be a scary one. Even if it isn’t an ongoing issue at your workplace, it’s easy to feel uncerta…
3 Quick Hard Hat Facts
On the job, chances are you encounter potential falling, flying, rolling, and swinging objects multiple times a day. Ideally, your workplace should be free from these hazards.…
Nervous About Driving a Forklift? That’s Okay!
If you’re new to operating heavy machinery, you might understandably feel nervous about driving a forklift. Forklift safety is a serious matter. With over 8,000 forklift-relat…
What are the different types of MEWPs?
Mobile elevating work platforms or MEWPs are broken into groups and types. The various classifications may seem irrelevant to you right now, but when it comes time to select t…
5 Questions about Floor Sweepers and Scrubbers
What is a floor sweeper and what does it do?A floor sweeper is a machine that uses brushes and a vacuum to gather debris from the floor. It can come as a small walk-behind mod…
Hot Work Permits Prevent Accidents
Hot Work-related accidents occur every year and can sometimes be fatal. From 2013-2017 fire departments responded to an average of 4,630 structure fires involving hot work per…
Lockout vs Tagout: Understanding the Difference
Lockout/tagout is the practice of using an energy isolating device to stop machines and equipment from moving unexpectedly during maintenance. But the term “lockout/tagout” cl…
Stay Warm, Cozy, and Safe with these 8 Indoor Electrical Safety Tips
Electrical safety is just as important in the home as it is outdoors. No matter the season, we expect the insides of our homes to be comfortable and secure. Maintaining that c…
