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 »
Category: Emergency Response
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 »
Emergency response protocols just as important as workplace safety
Though work sites have been made safer through stricter standards and advanced personal protection equipment, some cases of workplace injury are unavoidable. Read More »
Proper battery care critical to on-site communication and equipment maintenance
Portable electronic devices and hand-held machinery are typically powered by battery, whether it be a smaller 9-volt or a larger 24-volt pack. Read More »
How to Have a Comprehensive Fire Protection Plan on the Job
A proper fire protection plan starts with establishing preventative measures to enforce in the workplace. With a variety of hazardous chemicals and substances in the … Read More »