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
The Halo Light makes sure workers are visible at night. It’s not just for highway crews. The light is great anytime workers and vehicles mix in the dark. Hear about the safety advantages of the work light that fits over a hard hat. It shoots out light 360° so drivers can see…
Dan Clark | June 5, 2015 | Halo Light, Podcast | Mining Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety Data Sheets must be kept current. Every company with employees exposed to hazardous chemicals is required to keep an SDS on each chemical, says OSHA. OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to follow new guidelines modeled after GHS, the Globally Harmonized System. In this podcast, Dan Clark tells of OSHA’s…
Dan Clark | June 2, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Data Sheet | GHS, Hazcom, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Workplace concussions should not be taken lightly. They’re serious brain injuries which should be reported to management, then reviewed by a doctor. In this podcast, hear how a concussion is not just a brain bruise. Host Dan Clark describes what happens inside the head when a concussion occurs. Dan explains that even…
Dan Clark | May 29, 2015 | Podcast, Workplace Concussion | Safety, Workplace Safety
Heat safety is easier with OSHA’s updated smartphone app in your pocket. Their Heat Safety Tool calculates the current heat index—how hot it feels—on your phone. Free. Local temperature and humidity greatly affect workers. High temperatures and humidity can make the air feel much hotter than it actually is. Often, a worker’s…
Dan Clark | May 27, 2015 | Heat Safety, Podcast | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Unsafe in construction. One group of young, immigrant workers wins the prize for most at-risk in construction. Hear about the study from NIOSH and ASSE. Hispanic immigrant construction workers under 25, who don’t speak English, and work for small companies, have the highest injury and death rate. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | May 20, 2015 | Podcast, Unsafe in Construction | Safety, Spanish Resources, Workplace Safety
Work zone safety near live traffic is critical. Hear advice on keeping your workers safe with a traffic control plan, work zone barriers and more. In this podcast, Dan Clark offers eight ways to protect employees near moving vehicles. Dan describes reflective clothing, warning signs and message boards. Also covered are STOP…
Dan Clark | May 15, 2015 | Podcast, Work Zone | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Fall prevention is up to the employer. Hear OSHA’s Matt McNicholas and NIOSH’s Dr. Christine Branche talk about the National Fall Safety Stand-Down. Protecting construction employees from falls is job 1. Contractors and companies are required to provide equipment, training, and enforce the rules. The 2nd annual National Fall Safety Stand Down,…
Dan Clark | May 12, 2015 | Fall Prevention, Podcast | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
OSHA issued a confined spaces in construction rule. It’s about time. After noodling with it for over 20 years, the new standard goes into effect on Aug. 3, 2015. The confined spaces rule for general industry, initiated in 1994, never fully protected construction workers. OSHA finally catches up. Hear about the five things contractors must…
Dan Clark | May 5, 2015 | Confined Spaces in Construction, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
OSHA standards vary state to state. For the first time, a database accurately compares state and federal OSHA laws and regulations. On a website. For free. In additional to federal OSHA standards, 25 states have their own OSHA laws and regulations. This complicates compliance. In this podcast, hear how two non-government entities…
Dan Clark | May 1, 2015 | OSHA Standards, Podcast | Mining Safety, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
