July - Confined Spaces
A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work, but has limited or restricted means of entry and exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy.
June - Heat Mitigation and Awareness Help
In most cases, exposure to extreme heat is an element of working in the energy industry that cannot be eliminated, substituted, or isolated.
May - Emergency Action Plan
Emergencies can happen at any time. The most effective way to handle a crisis situation is to prepare in advance by creating an Emergency Action Plan.
April- Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads.
March - Fall Protection
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths.
February - Heavy Equipment - Four Other Hazards to Consider
As an inspector, you already know there is an endless list of possible hazards that result from the operation of heavy equipment.
January - Fatigue Management
Fatigue management is an essential component of workplace safety, focused on addressing and mitigating the associated risks to enhance worker well-being and productivity.
December - Winter Weather Preparedness
November - Spotter Safety
Many OSHA regulations call for someone on the job site to ensure that people, equipment, and the site don't come together in the wrong way. This person is generally known as a "Spotter." This person provides guidance so people don't get hurt and things don't get damaged. Read more on our November Safety Topic.
October is Fire Prevention Month
In the event of a fire, the correct use of a portable fire extinguisher could mean the difference between suffering a minor loss or a major one. Portable fire extinguishers, if used properly, can make that difference. But there are several things to consider in using fire extinguishers.
JOB safety Analysis
Job safety analysis, or JSA, is a systematic process designed to keep your employees and workplace safe. It breaks down each job into training sequences, identifies key safety risks, and teaches the employees how to avoid those hazards. It breaks a job down into individual steps and then finds the safest way for an employee to complete each step.
Situational Awareness
Heat Stress Prevention and Response
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Tornado Preparedness and Response
Tornadoes can occur with little or no warning. Taking precautions in advance of the storms, such as developing and emergency plan. Learning the warning signs, and monitoring tornado watches and warnings, can help you stay safe if a tornado occurs in your area.
Trenching and Excavation
More than likely we have all been involved with an open ditch or some type of excavation with our jobs. This newsleeter contains beneficial inforamtion to help you understand the importance of trenching and excavation safety.
Insect Bites + Stings
Stinging and biting insects, scorpions and snakes can be hazardous to outdoor workers. Stinging or biting insects inclkude bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants.
The health effects of stinging or biting insects or scorpions rane from mild discomfort or pain, to a lethal reaction for those workers allergic to the insect's venom.
