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Teach Workers the Ups and Downs of Ladder Safety
November is a fall month in more ways than one. According to some studies, it seems that November is the peak season for emergency department visits for falls from a ladder.
Of course, ladder safety and ladder incidents – whether they happen at work or at home – are a major concern throughout the year. So [...]
Who’s ‘Qualified’ to Work Near Electrical Hazards, Part 3 of 4
Last week, we looked at what triggers the requirement that work be performed by a qualified person. Now, continuing our analysis of the scope of the electrical regulations and standards, let’s examine what it means to be “qualified.”
What Makes a Person ‘Qualified’
To be qualified, a person must be familiar through training or experience with the [...]
An Introduction to Fire Safety
October is Fire Safety Month and many supervisors mark the occasion by delivering a training talk on fire safety. The supervisor who addresses the topic of fire safety has a choice to make. Should I focus on flashpoints, hot work, portable heaters, dust explosions, flammables, welding, fire prevention or fire extinguishing? There is a lot [...]
