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What is OSHA’s Focus Four and which controls can we implement to mitigate the risk? In the world of safety and health management systems (SHMS), safety professionals control worker exposure to hazards using a systematic approach. The old hierarchy approach was to start with implementing an engineering control, followed by an administrative control, and ending…
Read MoreAs most of us know, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, is the workplace governing body for the safety of workers in a variety of industries. The thing that most of us do not know, is how to implement it. Most of the safety and health management systems do not know how that system…
Read MoreAs a business specializing in sourcing safety staff, we are pretty good at identifying a prospective employee’s hard skills, practical experience and formal education. A resume, a few interviews and some reference checks provide substantial insight into basic competency for a given safety professional. The real challenge in sourcing employees who possess the total package…
Read MoreWith the pandemic seemingly coming to an end, there’s no doubt it’s brought a significant amount of strain to the majority of job markets. Layoffs and furloughs left people jobless and searching for a way to get back on their feet. Even without a global pandemic, it’s hard to get recruiters and employers to notice…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a rewarding career that allows you to apply many different skills, learn new trades, work with a variety of people, and have a seat with upper management, the safety profession might be a perfect fit for you. Why Choose a Career in Safety? Professionals who work in the Occupational Safety and…
Read MoreWhat is a Confined Space? A confined work space is just large enough for an employee to enter and perform the assigned responsibilities. These areas usually have limited exit options. Thousands of workers safely perform critical tasks daily in confined spaces. It’s important to have a full understanding of what this dangerous and crucial job…
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