Eyewashes can injure the eyes if the water is allowed to stagnate. OSHA issued a reminder about flushing and cleaning eyewash stations. Listen for details. It seems crazy that eyewashes could HURT the eyes. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains how it can happen with systems that are not maintained. Hear about…
Dan Clark | August 11, 2015 | Eyewashes, Podcast | ANSI, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Earthquake kit sales are up after a published earthquake warning. Employers can plan ahead with kits and employee drills in case disaster strikes at work. An article in The New Yorker about an earthquake risk off the coast of Washington and Oregon has motivated many to buy an earthquake kit. However, no…
Dan Clark | August 4, 2015 | Earthquake Safety, Podcast | Emergency Evacuation, Safety, Workplace Safety
Wind energy safety is a careful blend of fall protection, electrical hazard awareness and much more. Hear the best practices for working on wind turbines. Working 30 stories up can a challenge for a worker. Add in unpredictable weather, high voltages, fire hazards, and confined space. This dangerous combination is business-as-usual at…
Dan Clark | July 30, 2015 | Podcast, Wind Energy Safety | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Truck underride rules may be expanded by NHTSA. The agency may soon require underride guards on the backs of trucks to save lives in rear-end collisions. Semi-trailers already have underride guards. Single unit trucks, such as dump trucks, are not required to have them. Adding the guards would stop a passenger vehicle’s…
Dan Clark | July 23, 2015 | Podcast, Truck Underride | Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Work-related asthma can be stopped dead in its tracks if employers and employees work together. Hear nine ways to prevent this occupational lung disease. Work-related asthma causes difficult breathing. It can happen in any work environment, indoors out out. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains how company owners and workers should be…
Dan Clark | July 16, 2015 | Podcast, Work-related Asthma | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
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
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
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
