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How to improve construction efficiency with temporary power sources

May 27, 2021

Maintaining a high level of construction efficiency makes it easier for contractors to stay on schedule and under budget. It’s simple to envision how a power outage could halt work and cause other complications, such as increasing workers’ risk of injury.

Thought Leadership

Risk Management: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

May 13, 2021

In this three-part series, the role of personal perceptions and the influence of invalidated information on them used in risk assessments is explored. This is part two.

Safety Talk

Preparing for OSHA: How to conduct internal inspections and audits

Randy DeVaul

May 13, 2021

If you are prepared for an OSHA visit, you likely also have a better safety program and culture. You likely have trained employees, plans in place, emergency drills up to date, and records ready for review.

Werner to offer on-site and virtual safety training to thousands for annual Safety Stand-Down initiative

May 7, 2021

Werner will continue its free virtual training programs when OSHA’s annual safety events return in May; Fall Protection and Ladder Safety trainings offered nationwide

Let’s move away from one-sided online safety training

Susan Amore

April 30, 2021

As teams grow in complexity and diversity, many employers are searching for more effective training methods to meet the realities and expectations of the modern workforce.

Let’s clear up confusion about definitions in NFPA 70E training requirements

Jay Smith

April 30, 2021

NFPA 70E® training protects employees from electrical hazards in the workplace. Training is required for both “qualified persons” and “non-qualified persons.” However, many facility managers and line supervisors are uncertain or confused by these definitions.

The nuts and bolts of storing materials properly

Mark H. Stromme

April 29, 2021

Companies store materials in various ways. But no matter how they’re stored, you must make sure these materials don’t create a hazard for employees.

5 topics to cover during daily briefings for utility workers

Restoring power is risky business

Karen Hamel

April 29, 2021

Restoring power typically means sending out crews, often in extreme weather conditions. It may also require coordinating assistance from other utility providers through mutual aid agreements.

Thought Leadership

A tangled web: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Part 1 of 3

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

April 27, 2021

In this three-part series, the role of personal perceptions and the influence of invalidated information on them used in risk assessments will be explored. Part 1 discusses how perceptions are developed.

7 tips for your powered industrial truck training program

Zach Pucillo

April 22, 2021

Powered industrial trucks are used daily across the United States. They make the impossible task of moving heavy equipment possible. When used correctly, they are great tools, but they can cause severe chaos on a worksite in the hands of untrained personnel.