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
Safety apps can help avoid injuries or save a life. Safety expert Paul Colangelo reports about his 10 picks for construction, general industry and more. Paul is ClickSafety’s National Director of Compliance Programs. For over a year, he reviewed 150 safety and health applications for iOS, Android and Windows devices. He presented…
Dan Clark | July 10, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Apps | Safety, Spanish Resources, Workplace Safety
Safety apps can help prevent worker injuries. Paul Colangelo, a safety expert, describes his 10 favorites. Most are free, some are low cost, all are great. Paul, ClickSafety’s National Director of Compliance Programs, put 150 apps to the test. If you have an iOS or Android device, or Windows phone, listen for…
Dan Clark | July 8, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Apps | Safety, Workplace 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
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
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 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
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
Hearing protection for workers comes in two varieties, earmuffs and earplugs. Hear selection tips for both, including their Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). In this podcast, Dan Clark outlines the benefits of both muffs and plugs. Dan also explains the NRR, the EPA ratings label on all hearing protection. The label indicates noise…
Dan Clark | June 16, 2015 | Hearing Protection, Podcast | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Eye protection should ramp up in summer, when outdoor workers are exposed to more hazards. Hear how cheap sunglasses may actually be ok. In this podcast, Dan Clark says that UVA and UVB protected eyewear does not have to cost a lot. But beware, lens color is not an indicator of protection.…
Dan Clark | June 10, 2015 | Eye Protection, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
