How Much Can a “Fall Protection” Negligence Lawsuit Cost You & How Easily Can It Be Avoided
How Much Can a “Fall Protection” Negligence Lawsuit Cost You & How Easily Can It Be Avoided Falls are among the most common causes of serious injuries and death in the workplace. In fact, in construction, falls take the top spot for accidents. And a lack of fall protection is the most common fine implemented […]
Health and Safety Tips Your Company Would Benefit to Learn From This Year
Health and Safety Tips Your Company Would Benefit to Learn From This Year As an employer, there are many workplace issues that fall on your shoulders, including the health and safety of your employees. It’s your legal duty to ensure that the environment and culture you provide protects the mental and physical health of your […]
The Top Occupational Health & Safety Training Courses That Pack The Most Value
The Top Occupational Health & Safety Training Courses That Pack The Most Value Everyone who has ever run a business knows that it’s absolutely essential to control costs. However, anyone who’s worked on a construction site also knows that safety training isn’t just a line item on a budget — it’s a matter of life […]
The 19 Point Safety Checklist That Will Save Your Company Thousands (From OHS Regulations & Penalties): Part 2
For the first 10 Safety Points, read last week’s article Here. 11. Hazardous Materials Material Safety Data Sheets should be provided for all hazardous materials. Containers should be clearly labeled and properly stored. When using hazardous materials, employees should have and use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, hard hats, hearing and eye protection, […]
12 OSHA Fines That Can Be Avoided with the Right Equipment
12 OSHA Fines That Can Be Avoided with the Right Equipment
The 5 Most Common Accidents in the Long-Haul Trucking Industry (And How to Avoid Them)
The 5 Most Common Accidents in the Long-Haul Trucking Industry (And How to Avoid Them) Trucking is a dangerous business. Long-haul truck drivers are 12 times more likely to die on the job and three times more likely to have a work-related injury that requires time off than the general work population. Most truckers worry […]
The 7 Most Common Accidents In The Construction Industry (And How To Avoid Them)
Important Construction is very relevant to all parts of the world and provides critical support to our much-needed infrastructures. There are millions of people today who currently work in the Construction Industry. The dangers involved in this line of work may vary depending on which particular aspect or niche you work in. Danger Hotspots In […]
7 Common Accidents in The Oil Drilling Industry
The Reality of Oil Drilling Safety The Oil and Gas Well Drilling Industries can quickly become one of the most dangerous enterprises of all if safety is bypassed. Out of the documented injuries that have occurred in this sector, there was reportedly a twenty-seven percent fatality rate increase seen from 2013 to 2014, with 142 […]
The Top 4 OHS Fines for Small Businesses
In this article, we have put together the top 4 OHS fines for small businesses. Many small businesses can easily think that there is no need for having a safety program since there may be only a few employees in the entire company. But Occupational Health & Safety Department Officers do not take incidents lightly […]
The Top 3 Industries That Experience The Most Easily Avoidable Accidents
The Truth & Challenge Of Most Workplace Injuries Every single day, several injuries are reported occurring all over a diverse list of workplaces. The majority of these injuries can be avoided. Although many injuries occur in occupations that require physical labor, these injuries are often caused by repetitive actions, carelessness, loose materials and several other […]
