Lone Worker Management: Your Guide to Lone Worker Monitoring Solutions
Working alone is inherently dangerous, but proper monitoring can reduce the risks. Find out how automated software solutions streamline...
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7 Things to Consider Before Entering a Confined Space
A lot of planning needs to take place before anyone should enter a confined space. Before getting to work, start with these 7 considerations.
5S and Safety Culture: Do We Need a Sixth S?
Does the 5S system promote safety culture, or does safety need to be the sixth S? Learn more in this article.
How to Care for Your Work Boots
Few things are as comfortable and reliable as a good pair of work boots. Find out how to make yours last longer.
Back Support Belts: The Simple Tool That Can Help Prevent Injury
Back support belts can help reduce back injuries, but only if used properly. Find out what you need to know before using them.
Top 5 Safety Hazards on Seaports and Docks
Seaports and docks are dangerous worksites. Learn more about common hazards and what you can do to mitigate these risks to worker health.
Cut Resistant Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and gas workers face numerous hand hazards. Learn about cut resistant gloves suitable for the industry.
The Biggest Trends in PPE Design
Our PPE categories haven't changed much over the last few decades, but there have been some important recent innovations. Find out what they are.
The Dangers of Inadequate Record-Keeping for Contractor Management
Good record-keeping practices are an integral part of hiring and managing contractors. Find out what's at risk.
The Major Safety Hazards for Truckers and How to Prevent Them
Truck driving is one of the few industries that may be getting less safe. Find out what the hazards are and how truckers can protect themselves.
An Intro to HAZWOPER Training
HAZWOPER training is required in many workplaces. Find out who needs it and what types of courses are available.
Key Components You Need to Have in Your Respiratory Protection Program
Protecting your workers from hazardous atmospheres is more than just handing out respirators. Find out what else your program needs to cover.
Best Practices for Hiring and Managing Contractors in the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and gas projects always carry risk. Find out how to minimize them and your liabilities when hiring contractors.
Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP): Why It's Important for Safety Professionals
What is a HAZOP study and what are the benefits of conducting one? Read this article to find out.
Responding to OSHA 11(c) Retaliation Charges, Employee Safety Complaints, and Rapid Response Investigations
When OSHA receives a complaint about your company or workplace, you will have the opportunity to respond. Find out how to handle these situations.
7 Basic Hydration Facts Every Worker Should Be Aware Of
Does coffee dehydrate you? Learn the answer to this and other basic hydration questions.
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What is the difference between single use, limited use, and reusable chemical protective garments?
Chemical protective clothing is, according to OSHA's Technical Manual (Section VIII, Chapter 1), equipment designed to "shield or isolate individuals from the...
What procedure should we follow to reactivate equipment that has been locked out?
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are used to ensure that equipment or machinery does not release hazardous energy in the form of electricity, chemicals, heat, or...
Can you wear any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat?
The short answer is "no." You cannot combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection.Hardhat-mounted hearing protection (earmuffs or...
What is contractor compliance and how can it be assessed?
When an organization enters into a contract with another party to do work on a site that the organization manages, the contracted party becomes a contractor. Whether it...
Is lockout/tagout (LOTO) required in construction?
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a General Industry OSHA standard that applies to "the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected...
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