3/29/2021 Many of us humans are animal lovers and having a pet is just a “must” in our lives. And while many of us have a dog or a cat, some have more than one and in certain instances, multitudes. And yet, there are those of us that, rather than Read more
3/7/2011 A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for Read more
12/14/2020 Many of our projects require working with machines and devices that operate by rotating motion. Drill augurs, pumps, turbines, gearboxes, compressors, engines, as well as certain hand tools (i.e. power rachets), present a potential workplace hazard due to their unique rotating action. The rotating parts can cause serious injury Read more
6/15/2020 It’s June and we are moving into the Summer months (some places have already hit triple-digit temperatures). And that means we need to ensure our vehicles – company vehicles as well as our personal cars – are properly maintained for extreme heat conditions. Ignoring proper vehicle maintenance can result Read more
2/3/2020 Quite recently, I visited our Burbank Operable Unit for the purpose of assisting with an independent audit that focused on safety and health. The major take-away was that our corporate hazard communication program (see the attached) did not address California’s Proposition 65 requirements. Proposition 65, or better known as Read more
1/20/2020 Over the past few months, while attending several tailgate meetings, I have brought up the topic of hazard assessments and hand protection. The fact is, in 2019, we have had more than our fair share of hand injuries. And, in just about every instance, the injured worker did not Read more
12/30/2019 Just a short safety message for these final days of the year….. Tomorrow is New year’s Eve. Lots of celebrations and that means we can expect to see the typical overindulgence of alcohol and other substances. If you feel that your abilities are a little compromised, please do not Read more
12/9/2019 Many organizations make a cognizant effort to hire new blood as this ensures that stagnation within their workforce does not become a problem. By having new hires, long-time employees can be used as mentors, providing knowledge on company procedures and processes; thus, ensuring that company protocol is reviewed – Read more
12/2/2019 Having an amble supply of potable water is always necessary – but especially important when working in the field. This is mandated through the OSHA regulation, 29 CFR 1910.141, “Sanitation.” Potable water is defined as “….water that meets the standards for drinking purposes of the State or local authority Read more
10/13/2014 Nationally, crashes involving a large truck or bus killed 4,281 people in 2013. Unfortunately, this number has not changed in the past four years. A few weeks ago, on Friday September 26, a tracker-trailer crossed a southern Oklahoma highway median and plowed into the side of a Texas college Read more