Oil and gas extraction can knock a worker on his butt. Or much worse. Hear about the on and off-site hazards of this high-risk job and how to avoid them. Vehicle, struck-by and fall accidents are some of the seven hazards facing oil and gas extraction workers. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | November 10, 2015 | Gas Extraction, Podcast | Fire Safety, OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Drones in construction can save time surveying and inspecting sites. But contractors should think about drone costs, FAA registration, insurance and more. Hear about six big things to consider before you put down good money for a drone. The biggest issue is the FAA permit, as they are backlogged with applications. Other…
Dan Clark | November 5, 2015 | Drones in Construction, Podcast | Safety, Workplace Safety
Whole-body vibration is dangerous for workers, but OSHA has no standard on vibration limitation. Hear what safety managers can do to reduce worker risk. An employee sitting, standing or reclining on a vibrating machine or vehicle is susceptible to WBV, whole-body vibration. It can affect vision, the bones, joints and the gut.…
Dan Clark | November 3, 2015 | Podcast, Whole-body Vibration | Mining Safety, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Pervious concrete is a porous pavement that can quickly drain stormwater, saving lives and property from flash floods. Hear about the latest improvements. For over 30 years, pervious concrete has been made with just aggregate and cement, no sand. The void spaces allow stormwater to flow through a slab into the soil,…
Dan Clark | October 27, 2015 | Pervious Concrete, Podcast | Safety, Workplace Safety
Workplace amputations are in the spotlight at OSHA. They’ve updated their National Emphasis Program on Amputations. Hear about best practices to avoid them. Some industries have over double the number of amputations compared to industry norms. In this podcast, Dan Clark shares six tips to keep workers protected from losing a finger,…
Dan Clark | October 23, 2015 | Podcast, Workplace Amputations | Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Power line safety must be checked and double checked when working with lines overhead or underground. Observe the 10 foot Circle Of Safety at any work site. Dan Clark describes the hazards of equipment or vehicles making contact with power lines. Learn about the Circle Of Safety, step potential and touch potential.…
Dan Clark | October 20, 2015 | Podcast, Power Line Safety | Crane Safety, Electrical Safety, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Podcast: Hot or not? Please give your opinion of The Safety Brief podcast series. We have more than 160 episodes. We want to know if they are helping you. In this podcast, Dan Clark asks you to grade the content of this twice-weekly audio resource. TRANSCRIPT: (:00) intro music and effects (:04)…
Confined spaces need a portable gas monitor if there is a chance of low oxygen, high carbon monoxide, or other hazardous atmospheres. Hear about a bump test. A confined space with a hazard, or potential hazard, is called a permit-required confined space. One of those hazards is a hazardous atmosphere. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | October 13, 2015 | Confined Spaces, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Recycling workers have over twice the injury rate of all industry. How and what we recycle can make their job safer. Hear how you can help at work and home. Employees at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) face conveyor belts full of sharps, biohazards, chemicals and more. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | October 9, 2015 | Podcast, Recycling Workers | Safety, Workplace Safety
Anti-vibration gloves don’t do much to protect hands and arms from tool and machine shaking. Hear about the initial studies and NIOSH’s recommendations. NIOSH, The National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health, says those purported anti-vibration gloves do a poor job of isolating vibrations from sanders, grinders, pavement tampers and other equipment.…
Dan Clark | October 6, 2015 | Anti-vibration Gloves, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
