
Safety Trainers: How Online Tools Can Actually Help You in the Classroom
As experts in online training, our team has the opportunity to get to know safety trainers who teach numerous classes throughout the year and have on-the-go schedules.
As experts in online training, our team has the opportunity to get to know safety trainers who teach numerous classes throughout the year and have on-the-go schedules.
As students head back to school this month for a new year of learning, it's a good time to evaluate safety training and education for employees in the workplace.
Being a safety trainer is no easy feat. Completing in-depth certification, staying up-to-date on ever-changing OSHA standards and regulations, and keeping students engaged in the course material just scratches the surface of what you do to be an exceptional trainer.
Misconceptions or preconceived notions about workplace safety can significantly impact nearly every aspect of your business.
With summer in full swing, it's that time of year again to talk about the very real and present dangers associated with working in the heat.
Don't miss OSHA's Inaugural Safe + Sound Week to raise awareness about safety and health programs in the workplace.
Learn about the top 5 OSHA violations in 2016, including a description of the OSHA standards for each citation, who is at risk, and what you can do to avoid injuries and fines.
Learn more about OSHA's Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in the Construction industry and save on Fall Protection training.
Learn more about the Residents First Training and Employment Program and OSHA training requirements.
Learn about the Final Rule on OSHA's silica exposure regulations. Is your organization in compliance with the new OSHA regulation standards?
Who needs OSHA training? Learn more about OSHA training requirements for the Construction industry and who needs to get a 10-hour or 30-hour card.
Every year for National Burn Awareness week, the American Burn Association brings attention to burn injuries that result in over 40,000 hospitalizations per year.
OSHA fines are set to increase in 2016 for the first time in over 25 years. Learn more about new maximum penalties for OSHA citations.
Learn about the top OSHA violations of 2015, including a description of the OSHA standards for each citation and what training employers can provide to avoid penalties.
10-Hour or 30-Hour? Construction or General Industry? Choose your OSHA course with our handy guide to OSHA training course options.
Employees want to know their rights under labor laws. Every day workers perform online searches regarding compensation, breaks, overtime and wages. Where do they look? Most of the answers can be found within the Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA standards and State regulations. It can be confusing.
More than 90 million American spend their days on the job. As a nation, they are our most valuable resource. And surprisingly until 1970, no uniform and comprehensive requirements existed for workplace safety and their protection against health hazards.
HAZWOPER is an acronym which stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. HAZWOPER training is covered under OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
You've finished your OSHA safety training- now what? Learn how to add to your resume or LinkedIn, continue your safety education and more.
Need to get an OSHA card but not sure of where to start? Whether OSHA training is a requirement for your state, your job, or part of your official safety and health program, chances are you will be able to find the course that's right for you online.
How can you get OSHA Certified? Contrary to popular belief, OSHA does not certify workers, but does authorize certain training courses. Read on to learn more.
There are changes to OSHA regulations that are being rolled out over the next couple years and will affect an estimated 5 million workplaces and 43 million employees. The first of these regulations goes into effect December 31, 2013. Is your company ready?
For the past 40 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has helped minimize hazardous work environments and promote worker safety. As a result, the total rate of workplace injuries and illnesses significantly declined.
The US Department of Labor issues OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards upon successful completion of an authorized OSHA Outreach course. Find out more about DOL cards and who can get one.
The creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970 provided workers the right to a safe and healthful work environment. A safe and healthful workplace means all hazards are removed. If hazards cannot be removed completely, protection must be provided to the employees.
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction despite how preventable these deaths are. In 2010, there were 774 fatalities in the construction industry, and slightly more than one third of them (264) were from falls, many from just six feet.