Safety: Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a perennial risk – especially when your employees drive or operate machinery. Educate your people on ways to get enough rest and prevent fatigue related accidents. Here are some examples: 1. Stick to a sleep schedule 2. Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed 3. Create a restful environment 4. Manage your […]
OSHA’s Drug Testing Policy Update
OSHA recently stated that blanket post-injury drug testing policies deter proper reporting, but that drug testing in compliance with state law requirements would not be prohibited. This new caveat has created a bit of confusion regarding when to test and how to document the reasons for doing so. We recommend you take a look at […]
OSHA Compliance: Tips for Safety Excellence
Here are some tips to up your OSHA game, moving from mere compliance to a greater focus on effective loss control and risk management: – What keeps management up at night? Where do they think injury and loss is most likely. Find out and start there. – Make sure all training is effective and practical, […]
Falls Safety Recap
As a recap on our safety series on preventing falls on construction sites, the key take aways are to (1) plan ahead to get the job done safely. (2) Provide your workers with the right equipment. And (3) train everyone to use the equipment safely. When you think about that, those three simple steps are […]
Train Everyone to use Equipment Safely
Fall Prevention: TRAIN everyone to use the equipment safely Every worker should be trained on proper set-up and safe use of equipment they use on the job. Employers must train workers in recognizing hazards on the job. OSHA offers ladder safety guidance and other helpful tools on their website. As always, ZORN wants to be […]
Provide the Right Equipment
Fall Prevention: PROVIDE the right equipment Workers who are six feet or more above lower levels are at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall. To protect these workers, employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the job, including the right kinds of ladders, scaffolds, and safety gear. For […]
Preventing Falls
FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2015, there were 350 fatal falls out of 937 construction fatalities. These deaths are preventable. PLAN ahead to get the job done safely. When working from heights, employers must plan projects to ensure that the job is done safely. Begin by deciding how the job […]