With the flammable chemicals, gases and materials used in the oil and gas industry, employers are paying great attention to fire protection in the workplace. … Read More »
Category: Emergency Response
Protecting Lone Workers
Lone workers face additional safety hazards as, in addition to the risks present for all workers on a job site, they cannot call out for help to a fellow worker in the event of an emergency. Read More »
Disaster preparedness: Workplace safety for the worst scenarios
Disaster preparedness can’t be overlooked by safety managers. Read More »
Six years after fatal explosion, regulations on offshore drilling tighten
Six years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and explosion, the Obama administration has released new regulations for offshore oil and gas drilling. Read More »
How to increase lone worker safety
Lone workers face additional safety hazards as, in addition to the risks present for all workers on a job site, they cannot call out for help to a fellow worker in the event of an emergency. Read More »
Evacuation procedures and respirator use crucial to fire safety
Failing to train employees on fire safety and respirator use can result in OSHA citations, injuries and even fatalities. Read More »
Smartphones vital to safety
Smartphones can become vital tools for workplace safety. Read More »
Staying hydrated on the work site
Heat-related illnesses are a serious hazard on industrial work sites, especially those that are outdoors during summer months. Read More »
Preventing heat-related illnesses in the workplace
During times of intense heat, workers can be at serious risk of illness, over-exhaustion and potentially even death. Read More »
Confined Spaces in Construction ruling goes into effect Aug. 3
Beginning Aug. 3, a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation designed to protect construction workers from hazards associated with confined spaces will go into effect. Read More »