The Importance of Machine Guarding
Most machines have moving parts that have the potential to cause injury. Those injuries include pinching, crushing, and amputation. Machine guarding is basically guarding or […]
June is National Safety Month
Safety is Important . . . but June is About Greater Awareness June is National Safety Month when broad topics of workplace safety get greater […]
Industrial Hygiene- Mold Contamination
This summer’s wet weather conditions, combined with high humidity and recent flash flooding in the Northeast region have raised health and safety concerns with those who own and/or occupy both commercial and residential properties affected by water intrusion.
Tips for Working During Heat Waves
Although this has been a somewhat mild spring here in the northeast, the high-heat months of summer are here. If you have employees whose work […]
Tenth Anniversary of the Salvation Army Building Collapse in Philadelphia
On June 5, 2013, a building undergoing demolition collapsed onto the neighboring Salvation Army Thrift Store at the southeast corner of 22nd and Market Streets […]
Who is The Competent Person on Your Job Site?
The answer to this question might not always be clear. Since OSHA only provides guidelines and not specific standards for what is considered a competent […]
Forklift Safety
Forklift Traffic Has Increased. So Have Forklift Accidents. What You Need to Know About Forklift Safety. Powered Industrial Trucks . . . also known as forklifts or […]
Do You Have a Workplace Safety Committee?
What is a Workplace Safety Committee? Creating a safety committee is a great first step towards providing a safe and healthy work environment, and is […]
Managing an OSHA Inspection: Before, During and After
Would You Know What to Do if OSHA Shows Up at Your Job Site? If OSHA knocked on your door today, how would you feel? […]
Managing Safety on a Multi-Employer Job Site
Construction job sites are often chaotic and confusing with multiple trades and employers working at the same time. It’s very common for general contractors and […]
