SafetyNet Blog

More than 2 million construction workers and nearly 300,000 industry workers in the United States are exposed to Silica Dust on the job. Workers that inhale crystalline silica are at increased risk of developing silica-related diseases that can be debilitating or even fatal. Protective steps must be taken to prevent, reduce and measure exposure levels to silica…

In many industries, eye protection is a must. Employers should be covering eye safety and how to prevent eye injuries at least once a quarter during the year and emphasize the importance of using the right eye protection for the work environment the employees are in every day. Here are the most important points to…

It’s not just first responders and health care workers that need to be concerned about bloodborne pathogens. Any employee on clean-up duty or administering first aid has the opportunity to be exposed! Bloodborne pathogens are infectious, disease-causing microorganisms in blood and bodily fluids. Workers in many occupations, including first responders, housekeeping personnel, nurses, and healthcare workers…

When the servicing or maintenance is completed, and the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, lockout/tagout procedures for restoring service should be used to make sure all workers are protected. Steps to follow after lockout/tagout could include: 1. Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around the machine…

Don’t put yourself in a position where you bend over…and you can’t get back up. And you definitely don’t want this to happen at work. Follow these workplace safety tips to protect your back. Despite all the equipment, tools, and machinery that is used in construction, manufacturing, in the warehouse or in the shop, manual…

When incidents happen in the workplace, employers have several responsibilities. Follow these steps to ensure that you cover all bases for any workplace injury incident. The way that an employer responds to incidents that happen in the workplace can make a huge difference for the future of the organization’s safety program. By following the steps…

LESSONS LEARNED Extensible boom lifts are very helpful when you need to access heights without the expense of a crane or don’t want the headache of the setup required with scaffolding. Articulating boom lifts are especially useful when needing to access difficult to reach areas and interior locations with high ceilings and odd angles. …but…

OSHA Standard 1910.147(c)(6) covers period inspections of energy control procedures for organizations and companies that require lockout/tagout procedures for their operations. This standard says the following: The employer must conduct inspections of the LOTO procedures at least once a year. The inspection must be performed by an authorized employee OTHER THAN the ones using the LOTO…

Workers in any industry who are exposed to high levels of noise can suffer permanent hearing loss. Understand the employer’s responsibility and the employees’ rights when it comes to hearing protection. According to OSHA, twenty-two million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. U.S. businesses pay more than $1.5 million in…