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The Safety Brief In our podcasts we give short but valuable overviews
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can be even more effective in protecting their workers.
In our podcasts we give short but valuable overviews and insights into how contractors and safety managers can be even more effective in protecting their workers.

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Confined Spaces In Construction 60 Day Delay

Confined Spaces In Construction 60 Day Delay

CONFINED SPACES IN CONSTRUCTION gets a 2 month deferral. OSHA won’t issue citations for violations of its new rule until Oct. 2nd, if there’s good faith. Employers get extra time to train employees in confined space hazards and acquire equipment needed to implement the new confined spaces in construction standard set to

Dan Clark | July 14, 2015 | Confined Spaces in Construction, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety




7 Tips For July 4th Safety

7 Tips For July 4th Safety

July 4th safety is just as important as safety at work. Use your head, and follow these seven common sense tips for using fireworks. In this podcast, Dan Clark reminds workers to follow safety procedures away from the jobsite, whether at the company picnic, while camping or at home. Fire season has

Dan Clark | July 2, 2015 | July 4th Safety, Podcast | Fire Safety, Safety


Transparent Truck Is Easy To Pass

Transparent Truck Is Easy To Pass

A transparent truck can allow cars to pass safely. Video screens on the back of the big rig show the view from a camera on the truck’s front bumper. Samsung outfitted an 18 wheeler, dubbed The Safety Truck, with TVs mounted on the rear trailer doors. A live image from the front-view

Dan Clark | June 30, 2015 | Podcast, Transparent Truck | Safety


Airbag Recall List For Trucks And Pickups

Airbag Recall List For Trucks And Pickups

An airbag recall involves many trucks and pickups from 11 automakers. Hear about the lethal makes, models and years affected, and the VIN Lookup Tool. Designed to save lives, faulty airbags by manufacturer Takata are exploding. Flying metal shards have killed eight and injured many. In this podcast, Dan Clark gives details

Dan Clark | June 25, 2015 | Airbag Recall, Podcast | Safety


Temp Workers Suffer Twice The Injuries

Temp Workers Suffer Twice The Injuries

Temp workers have double the accidents and serious injuries compared to permanent employees. Hear a government agency’s solution to this alarming trend. Many more people are taking temporary work, often out of necessity due to the economy. Companies are offering more temporary positions. The National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health, NIOSH,

Dan Clark | June 23, 2015 | Podcast, Temp Workers | Safety, Workplace Safety


11 Tips To Survive A Vehicle Crash

11 Tips To Survive A Vehicle Crash

Survive a work vehicle crash with 11 tips. If you drive a company truck, car, or van listen for ways to avoid an accident, and what to do if you’re in one. Did you know many vehicle engines shut down when airbags deploy? Knowing how to reset the system is important if

Dan Clark | June 19, 2015 | Podcast, Vehicle Crash | Safety