workplace safety

how to start a safety program

Simple But Not Easy | Part 1

By John Cambre / April 20, 2023 /

Are you starting or revamping an occupational safety and health program? Well, here is some good advice: The steps are simple, but the process is not easy. In November of 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, issued an updated Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. The last time OSHA issued recommendations for…

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osha requirements for hard hats

The Five Most Vital Things You Should Know About Your Hard Hat

By John Cambre / March 17, 2023 /

Introduction Edward Buller gave us the hard hat in America in 1919. Called the Hard-Boiled Hat, this canvas and leather headgear was the first commercially available head protection device. Now worn by millions of workers, Bullard’s hard hat revolutionized the safety-product industry, earning him a spot in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. “Bullard’s invention…

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osha safety topics | Numbered black and red transportation placards

Safety by Numbers

By John Cambre / February 16, 2023 /

We all live in a world of numbers. Numbers surround our life, our family, our work, and our time. We wake up to a set alarm. We check our bank account. The doctor gives us a report on test results. We love the scoreboard at a football game. Numbers are everywhere. In the world of…

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industrial contractor safety

Industrial Contractors Safety – How Safety Can Land Industrial Contractors Bigger Jobs

By John Cambre / October 20, 2022 /

If bigger jobs is the goal, industrial contractors need to be aware of the importance of their safety personnel. Safety professionals play a vital role in any industrial contracting business, and it is crucial to find the right people for the job. In this blog, we will discuss how you can find the best safety…

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10 Expectations to Improve Safe Working Conditions and Behaviors

By John Cambre / September 21, 2022 /

Let’s start with a definition: Merriam Webster’s definition of expectation: The act or state of expecting: ANTICIPATION in expectation of what would happen A few years ago, a group of friends traveled to New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square. They arrived a few days early to tour and explore one…

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careers in safety

What OSHA says about Career Paths in Safety

By John Cambre / March 11, 2022 /

If 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…

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