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  OSHA

  OSHA's VPP: How to Become a Star Site

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) assist companies in improving their safety and health management...

  By: Addison Moore | Director of Marketing

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  OSHA

  Understanding OSHA's 2022 National Emphasis Program on Heat Hazards

  Heat is a familiar hazard in many industries, from construction and logging to steel mills and agricultural operations. Unfortunately, being aware of this hazard and...

  By: Safeopedia Staff

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  OSHA

  How OSHA's NEP on Heat Hazards Affects Your Safety Program

  I was recently considered for a role in a manufacturing outfit that applies a corrosion-resistant coating to lengths of pipe. During the interviews, the shop area was...

  By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist

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  OSHA

  Which Type of HAZWOPER Training Do Your Workers Need?

  All American workers who may be exposed to sudden and unexpected release of hazardous substances, encounter hazardous waste, or take part in emergency response or...

  By: HAZWOPER OSHA

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  EHS Programs

  A Primer on Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)

  The purpose of the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard is to ensure chemical safety throughout the workplace. Information about the identities and hazards of the...

  By: Pete Nemmers, CSM | Director of Training Development

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  OSHA

  12 Things to Do During an OSHA Investigation

  OSHA is in your lobby.Hopefully you’ve already taken to heart my 6 Steps to Prepare for an OSHA Visit and aren’t panicking.But the past is the past and...

  By: Gary Blake | Vice President of Industrial Development

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  OSHA

  Top 5 EHS Compliance Mistakes Small Companies Make

  During my career, I founded three small contracting companies, each with major environmental, health, and safety compliance obligations and risks. I answered to all of...

  By: Russell Carr

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  Safeopedia Podcasts

  Safety Talks #4 - Hypercompliance: Too Much of A Good Thing? with Dave Rebbitt

  Hypercompliance May be Damaging Your Safety Culture and Your PerformanceWorkplaces that take a hard line when enforcing ‘safety absolutes’ may be undermining...

  By: CanQual Inc. | President

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  Safety Equipment

  4 Key Standards That Apply to High-Visibility Clothing

  When working around moving vehicles and equipment, being able to visually stand out from the environment is critical to safety.Wearing bright colors makes a worker more...

  By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist

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  Best Practices

  How to Prepare for a Safety Inspection

  Regular safety inspections are common in almost every industry, both public and private. They ensure compliance in your workforce and are an important component of a...

  By: Rob Chernish

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  EHS Programs

  Work Safety Training Programs 101

  If you ever have the misfortune of an OSHA investigator showing up to perform an accident investigation at your workplace, one of their first questions will be, &ldquo...

  By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker

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  What Every Employer Must Know About Hazardous Workplace Injuries

  The frequency of injuries suffered by workers in the United States is alarming. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses at...

  By: Steve Howards