Does the Weight of a Hammer Matter?
In a workplace filled with complex machinery, moving vehicles and power tools, a hand tool like a hammer seems pretty simple,...
Tony Ferraro
29 CFR 1910 – Lab Safety Standards : Training Requirements
Reviewing Lab Safety Standards When working in or managing any type of laboratory, you need to always have the best...
Why Lockout/Tagout Matters for Safety in the Workplace
Lockout/tagout is an integral part of electrical safety in the workplace, and OSHA standard 1910.147 requires that employers create a...
Respiratory Protection – Understanding OSHA Standard 1910.134
Employers must provide workers with proper personal protective equipment (PPE), according to OSHA Standard 1910.132. Some types of PPE like...
Lockout/Tagout – 1910.147
Reviewing OSHA's Lockout/Tagout - 1910.147 Standard The lockout/tagout – 1910.147 regulations were put in place by OSHA to help reduce...
Heat Illness in the Workplace
Along with rising summer temperatures comes the risk of heat illnesses in workplaces across the country. Many of us have...
How To Mark Your Site With Floor Tape for Ultimate Safety
Your All-in-One Floor Marking Tape Guide If you’ve been reading this site for any length of time, you have undoubtedly...
Human Factors – How Do They Impact Safety?
Safety managers who take time to put detailed safety programs in place will likely have significantly safer workplaces. It is...
Safety – Good for People and Business
Business leaders understand that safety is important for an obvious reason: it prevents accidents in the workplace. Some decision makers,...
Practical Tips for Emergency Planning
Dangerous situations can arise quickly in the workplace. Knowing how to handle these situations requires adequate emergency planning, and this...