Electrical work poses no shortage of risks, but the arc flash is arguably one of the biggest dangers. Arc flashes cause or contribute to over 30,000 incidents each year and 400 fatalities. But what’s even more important to understand is that the majority of arc flashes are the direct cause of worker error, and almost every situation can be prevented.
Whether you have one commercial vehicle or an entire fleet, DOT compliance should be a top priority. Set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, this set of rules governs all aspects of commercial vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers, workers, and the general public.
Topics: Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management, Compliance, Automotive, Regulatory Information
Are you prioritizing process safety management (PSM) in your organization? Each workplace has its own unique set of challenges and safety concerns. That’s why there is no single best approach to mitigating risk or solving safety issues. But processes and practices like PSM exist so that organizations can take a well-thought blueprint and adjust it to their specific needs.
Topics: Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance, OSHA
Every year, we hear horror stories of machine-related injuries or deaths that could have been prevented. Using the proper lockout/tagout procedures can ensure your company doesn’t become the next author of one.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Safety Tips
When you think of workplace safety, you should realize that a safety culture isn’t just for the workers on your payroll. A safe work environment is also an expectation of contractors, and getting them involved in your safety culture is critical to helping them remain safe on the job.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Building Materials & Construction, Safety Management, Incident Management, Audit Management
Jobsite accidents or safety incidents can happen to any company, regardless of how robust your health and safety program is. But it’s how you handle the aftermath of an incident that will ultimately lead to positive resolution and needed change moving forward.
Topics: Incident Management, EHS Software, Safety Management, Workplace Health and Safety, Incident Reporting Software
Finding the right safety software solution to manage your EHS operations could be the difference between seeing your goals in the distance and crossing the finish line. Not all safety software is created equal, and it’s important to understand its intents and purposes in the organization to ensure you make the best decision for your needs.
Topics: EHS Software, Safety Software, Safety Management, EHS Management
Hollywood blockbusters have long held the ability to glamorize dangerous situations. Spiderman uses his webs to stop a train from falling off the tracks. Superman swoops in to carry falling buildings away from potential victims. Ethan Hunt scales buildings and drops down from astronomical heights to complete his Mission: Impossible duties.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, OSHA
National Fire Prevention Week 2018 is October 7-13. Each October, the week that includes October 9 becomes a focal point for fire safety and prevention practices at the workplace, in the home, and around our communities.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Safety Observances
Are you using behavior-based safety to strengthen your EHS department?
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Incident Management
