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Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA: What's the Difference?
The key difference between CAL/OSHA and federal OSHA is jurisdiction and stringency: OSHA sets baseline workplace safety standards for most of the country, while CAL/OSHA is C…
ANSI Standards Explained: New Classifications and Training Requirements
Did you know that ANSI changed the name of aerial lifts? ANSI updated its A92 standards to rename aerial lifts as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and to expand safety …
OSHA Outreach Training Program: How It Works
The OSHA Outreach Training Program is a voluntary workplace safety training program that provides workers and supervisors with foundational knowledge of workplace hazards, OSH…
How To Get NFPA 70E Training Online
NFPA 70E is the nationally recognized standard for electrical safety in the workplace. Any worker exposed to electrical hazards is expected to receive training aligned with th…
Who Pays for PPE?
In most workplaces, employers are legally required to provide and pay for PPE needed to protect employees from job-related hazards. OSHA regulations generally prohibit employe…
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Common Violations and How to Prevent Them
OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations highlight the most common workplace safety risks employers continue to face, including fall protection, hazard communication, and ladder sa…
Does OSHA Require Hands-On Training For the 40-hour HAZWOPER Training?
HAZWOPER 40 is also known as OSHA 40 Hour training. If you are looking for OSHA 40, we do offer it, under the name HAZWOPER 40.
Who Can Inspect a Scaffold According to OSHA Regulations?
Regular scaffold inspection must be performed by a competent person before each shift.An inspection is required for scaffolding that will be used during the upcoming work shif…
There are five modules that make up the STCW training course.
What are the 5 Basic STCW Courses?Once the course is completed, the certification is valid for five years.There are only a few types of people that are not required to meet th…
What Are the Different Classes of Dump Trucks? | Dump Truck Types
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.There are nine diff…
How to Operate a Stand Up Forklift
Both stand-up and sit-down forklifts have advantages, stand-up forklifts are more maneuverable in tight workspaces.Stand-up forklifts are more compact and have an easier turni…
How Often Should PPE Be Replaced?
PPE should be replaced any time it is damaged, torn, discolored, or has passed its expiration.Some PPE is only good for one use, this is known as critical PPE. PPE should not …
