Safety innovation is becoming an increasingly important component of workplace safety management. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals confront workplace hazards every day. Innovation, whether in processes, technology and/or approaches to people, is helping to solve those ongoing safety problems, and most importantly, helping employees go home safely after every workday.
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Job Hazard Analysis Tips From OSHA
A job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Supervisors can use the findings of a job hazard analysis to eliminate and prevent hazards in their workplaces. This is likely to result in fewer worker injuries and illnesses; safer, more effective work methods; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased worker productivity.
MSDS to SDS: Information on GHS Requirement Changes
OSHA standard 1910.1200, covering toxic and hazardous substances, was updated to align with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
The standard is aimed at ensuring that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.
Understanding the Final GHS deadline
After many years, the final effective completion date for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) nears. As we know, OSHA adopted new hazardous chemical labeling requirements as a part of its revision of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, bringing it into alignment with the United Nations’ GHS.
Promoting Safety in the Manufacturing Industry
An estimated 3 million U.S. workers are injured on the job every year, according to data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While construction remains the most hazardous industry for workers, manufacturing isn’t far behind. From overexertion and pulled muscles to lacerations, burns and exposure to toxic gases and substances, there are dozens of ways in which a manufacturing worker can sustain injury.
Top 9 Warehouse Safety Violations
Working in a warehouse can be a deadly job if you do not follow all the safety guidelines that are set out for you. There are 9 warehouse safety violations that are the most common. Knowing what this violations are and what you can do to prevent them will help keep everyone safe. While working in a warehouse you need to be aware of all the dangers that are around you. There are so many things that can and will go wrong if everyone is not working safely.
5 Ways Interactive Signage Can Improve Workplace Safety
Anyone even remotely following the news understands the heightened need for security and safety in every environment, including the workplace. Because of this, companies and institutions are increasingly using digital signage to expand the reach and frequency of communication.
Spring Forward Side Effects for Workplace Safety
The “spring forward” has many struggling to catch up on sleep, but there are more repercussions than just fatigue. CNN says the “spring forward” is linked to more workplace injuries, car accidents, and it can even hinder decision making. “We’re always tired, even when before the time changed,” Manufacturing Plant Manager Cecil Addy said. In particular, the time change makes jobs with heavy machinery and lifting more dangerous when workers are too tired.
Everyday Tasks Could Make You Go Blind!
TOLEDO, OH – Impact Products, manufacturer of safety products including protective eye gear, is honoring Workplace Eye Wellness Month, occurring in March of each year, with a series of tips and suggestions to promote eye safety.
Every 60 seconds someone working in the U.S. injuries their eyes. This amounts to an estimated 2,000 eye injuries occurring each day and the financial burden, along with the personal suffering, can be staggering.
Monitoring Safety Throughout Your Supply Chain
Prioritizing safety at every level of your business means also taking an active interest in the safe practices of your suppliers, wholesalers, distributors and retail network. Acting cooperatively can have more impact on work safety Safety in the workplace should be everyone’s priority.