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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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Falling Object Hazards
There are more than 40,000 struck by falling object recordable incidents each year (BLS). Falling object fatalities contribute to 9.4% of the deaths in the construction indust…
5 Ways to Conquer Heat Stress This Summer
Heat stress sneaks up on you during the summer, especially if you’re working in the sun all day. One minute you could be enjoying the sunshine and the next your head is throbb…
OSHA Card Benefits
What is an OSHA Card?OSHA cards are small, wallet-sized cards that can be carried on your person. For more information detailing exactly what an OSHA card is and is not check …
Anxiety Disorders & Construction
Approximately 40 million adults in the United States are impacted by anxiety disorders, which makes anxiety disorders the most common form of mental illness in the country. Th…
6 Ways to Minimize Silica Dust Exposure
Extended inhalation of crystalline silica dust in the workplace is a silent killer because it can cause silicosis. In the United States alone, an average of 250 workers die ea…
Reporting Accidents to Cal/OSHA
Lately, we have been fielding questions as to where and when to report an accident to Cal/OSHA. As you may know, California has its own regulatory department that oversees the…
PEC Training: Safety in the Oil Industry
If you’ve been considering a career in the oil and gas industry, chances are you’ve heard about PEC and its trainings. But what is PEC? And what kind of trainings to they offe…
Suicide & Construction
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Construction’s Fatal Four. Falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between are hazards you’ve been trained to watch for and avoid from …
In the News: Is Machine Guarding Enough?
Machines often have moving parts that can prove hazardous for anyone working on or near the machine, especially if the parts are not guarded correctly. It may sound strange, b…
The 25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America
24/7 Wall Street has surveyed the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America, and while some occupations are expected to have a high fatality and injury rate, you may be surprised …
Mobile Crane Certification: When and Where to Test, For Operators
Changes in Crane Operator Standards As of February 2014, OSHA has extended its deadline for crane operator certification to every 3 years. As with other heavy machinery operat…
Forklifts Accidents: Causes and Safety Tips
Powered industrial trucks, more commonly known as forklifts or lift trucks, are used to move materials in a variety of settings. From the warehouse to the shipyards, it isn’t …
