Don’t use equipment unless you’ve been trained
Workplace safety begins with training. For example, anyone familiar with manufacturing, specifically in a machine shop, will know what a lathe is. It’s a piece of equipment on which you can create round parts from wood or metal. You might also know that with a little...
Staying sober at work is critical
Many people enjoy a drink now and then, but alcohol and the workplace never mix. If you’re a heavy drinker, you are more likely to miss work on a regular basis. Even if you manage to drag yourself in, though, you are putting yourself and others at risk. Here’s why...
Training Employees on Use of PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) provides a barrier against a variety of potential workplace hazards. OSHA requires that employers provide training to their employees—both existing and new–who must use PPE, and the instructions should cover the following topics: ...
Proper lockout tagout (LOTO) procedures
When it comes to big machinery and proper lockout tagout procedures, safety has to be your number one priority. There’s too much at risk—workplace injuries, accidents, and environmental hazards—to ignore the federal safety regulations put in place by OSHA. And that...
How to Prevent Workplace Fatigue
Workplace fatigue is showing up in many industries across the U.S., and it’s responsible for poor job performance and more workplace accidents. Too many workers are not getting the recuperative sleep they need, and more and more of them are dealing with chronic...Named Best Employment Agency, Five Years in a Row!
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