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Following safety regulations isn’t just the right thing to do—it keeps employers on the right side of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement. And it saves money by avoiding fines, legal fees, and more. OSHA loves to cite a lack of training, and these case studies showcase just how expensive an ineffective (or nonexistent) […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented safety training tips for preventing amputations in the workplace. Today, we cover another much more common safety hazard that can be mitigated through proper training: slips, trips, and falls.
Yesterday’s Advisor busted some myths about heat-related illness; today, we’ll look at some factors affecting an employee’s ability to return to work following a heat illness incident. Protecting workers from sweltering temperatures is a critical issue during the months of July and August—and OSHA is ramping up its awareness and enforcement efforts this year. Be […]
Today’s Advisor reports on a lawsuit brought by a nurse against her employer for alleged inadequate training on how to treat Ebola safely.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we got expert advice on employers’ responsibilities, including training, to keep young workers safe. Today, we outline in more detail the areas in which young workers need to be trained.
Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, which means young workers will be looking for jobs. In today’s Advisor, we hear from BLR safety editor, Emily Clark, on employers’ obligations—including a heavy reliance on training—to keep these young workers safe.
Today’s Advisor reports on recent guidance issued by two national occupational safety organizations for dealing with green tobacco sickness in workers.
Today’s Advisor provides official training information regarding seat belt use that is valuable for any of your employees who drive, which is probably just about everyone.
In today’s and tomorrow’s Advisors, we will look at 10 actions that our sister publication, Environmental Daily Advisor, recommends facility operators take to more effectively manage Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training for their employees.
While the Ebola threat seems to have been contained for the time being in the United States, it is still a problem in other parts of the world. In today’s Advisor, learn how training is helping fight this deadly disease.