Safety Moment

Welcome to this course on Permit Required Confined Spaces.  The questions are blended into the booklet below. If you would like a copy of the test key please contact me at ewvanderberg@safetymoment.net
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Thermal Hazards come in many different forms yet they have been one of the unsung hazards present in most every work place. This presentation gives an overview of what these hazards can be and how to deal with them more effectively.
Thermal Hazards Presentation
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It seems there are many of us out in industry that are more than a little confused about when and what to pay employees for the time they take in putting on and taking off PPE as part of their work routine. So much so that this issue has been taken to various courts and [...]

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has proposed a new rule that would protect the public by improving the safe transfer of hazardous materials to and from rail cargo and highway cargo trucks. The proposed rule would require additional training for employees and new safety…[Read more]

National Poison Prevention Week will be held March 20-26, 2011. More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison Control Centers (PCCs) across the United States. More than 90 percent of these poisonings occur in the home. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur in children younger than six years old. And, poisonings are [...]

November 19, 2010 – Michigan State Fire Marshal Ronald R. Farr today urged consumers who will be cooking with turkey fryers to be aware of the dangers, know the safety precautions, and consider using oil-less fryers to help ensure greater safety when preparing feasts this Thanksgiving Day. “Deep frying a turkey in hot oil is [...]

June 11, 2010 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999 New OSHA training emphasizes workers’ rights WASHINGTON – “Introduction to OSHA,” a new training  component emphasizing workers’ rights, is required content in every OSHA 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program class. OSHA developed the information in support of the Secretary of…[Read more]

More than one million Americans are affected by skin cancer every year. More new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. The incidence of many common cancers is falling, but incidence of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, [...]

We all tend to think that our homes are not only our castles but our safe havens from the outside world. But it turns out we might not be as safe as we think. According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), home-related injuries cause nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each year. HSC’s State [...]

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Good basic LOTO Course that I recommend to anyone that needs a refresher.

The HSE – UK’s  Health and Safety Executive, has announced a new downloadable tool for businesses and organizations to help reduce the probability of employees suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the arms and upper torso associated with repetitive tasks. In the UK the most common industrial illness is MSD. Affecting  more than…[Read more]

Approximately 80 workers die from electric shock each year while working on electrical equipment or related utility operations. US Federal OSHA has released a new “e-tool” for addressing work hazards and safety practices in the electric power industry. OSHA has put together this tool to help prevent future worker deaths in the power industry. It [...]

This week sees the fifth Anniversary of the the BP Disaster in Texas City, Texas that killed close to 20 people and injury over 170 employees and contractors. This incident should serve as the most recent reminder of why it is critical to have a comprehensive and functioning safety process that addresses equipment and personnel [...]

Links to some of the stories that caught my eye recently. Flip-Flops vs. Gray Hair: Managing Generation Clashes in the Workplace 72% of Congressional offices violate OSHA regs Lawsuit filed to force state to enact and enforce new heat stress rules Understanding Influences on Risks: A Four-Part Model Chemical Emergencies: Yesterday,…[Read more]

Below is a basic awareness course I put together on industrial ergonomics. The Goals of the course are: !–> < ! v:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} p:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} v:textbox {display:none;} — !– .O {font-size:149%;} –!– .sld {left:0px !important;…[Read more]