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‍LESSONS LEARNED Many incidents that occur with forklifts happen because the operator was not trained in the specific model and type of forklift they tried to use. OSHA Standard 1910.178(l)(1)(i) states the employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of…

Despite the emerging sophisticated and innovative fall protection systems, why are these fall-related injuries and fatalities still recurring? This article takes a deeper look into fall protection system failures that can be prevented. Around 17,000 lost-time injuries (LTI) are recorded every year due to workplace falls. That can be translated to one fall-related injury every 20 minutes,…

Ladders are involved in 20% of fall injuries among workers and 81% of construction worker fall injuries. The inspection of the extension ladder is a very important step to avoid serious or even deadly injuries. OSHA requires that employers ensure ladders are inspected on a periodic basis. However, even with periodic inspections, it is still…

Signs are an important part of work area safety that protects workers, visitors, and the general public. If there is a potential hazard, signs must be visible at all times. OSHA Standard 1926.200(a) Signs (…) required (…) shall be visible at all times when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when…

When working on or repairing industrial equipment, it is crucial that you realize the four biggest welding safety hazards.   The most common welding hazards include: Burns Electrocution Fumes and Gases Fire and Explosions Welder’s Flash Burns are caused by just exposing your skin to the extremely hot welding arc, and they can even penetrate…

Any employer with workers exposed to high temperatures should establish a complete heat illness prevention program. In 2011 OSHA launched a campaign that gets a lot of buzz every summer. The Heat Illness Prevention campaign aims to educate workers and their employers on the dangers of working in the heat. OSHA does as much as possible every…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About one-third of those injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms and more than 100 of those injuries result in one or more days of lost work. Workers can get…

When learning about fire protection and prevention on the job, it is important to understand the different types of fire that may have the opportunity to occur at any specific work location. The type of fire will determine the fire extinguishing method required. There are 5 major classifications of fire, known as A, B, C,…

Safety precautions to consider and safety tips that can help when employees may be required or advised to practice physical or social distancing measures at work to prevent or slow the transmission of airborne illnesses, like coronavirus. To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious disease, like the coronavirus, it may be advisable for workers…