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.
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
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
Employee fatigue or straight burnout can happen to anyone, regardless of how much they love their job. But it’s not just a matter of getting bored on the job. Employee fatigue can have serious consequences on productivity, profits, and the well-being of both the employee and company.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Safety Tips
Are you using behavior-based safety to strengthen your EHS department?
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Incident Management
Last year was a record one for Mother Nature: natural disasters wreaked $306 billion in damage to the United States. Between three massive hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, droughts, and flooding, companies across the country were feeling the financial pressure of expenses incurred by unpreventable forces.
Topics: Safety Tips, Events, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management Software, Safety Management, Safety Observances
Fall Prevention Awareness Week started Saturday, September 22 this year. Have you included it on your priority list?
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Tips, Safety Management, Incident Management, Safety Observances
