What 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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Why Choose from Careers in Safety? Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals have very fulfilling jobs. They are the ones that create safe work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. But choosing to be a safety professional isn’t only about that rewarding feeling. It is also a practical decision. Careers in safety offer…
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Spring has finally arrived and with it comes hotter temperatures, especially as we move forward into Summer. According to OSHA, “Most outdoor fatalities, 50% to 70%, occur in the first few days of working in warm or hot environments because the body needs to build a tolerance to the heat gradually over time.” Millions of…
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Each new year brings about new resolutions that range from the achievable to the downright absurd. Most resolutions tend to center around personal well-being, such as promising to spend more time at the gym to get fit and setting goals to achieve professionally. However, very few take the time to ponder on how to improve…
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This holiday season is a much-needed distraction from the curveballs of 2020. Decorating the house, hosting family members, purchasing gifts, and working out the logistics of how you will be celebrating this year can cause any employee’s mind to wander during work hours. From a safety perspective, it’s worth considering how these issues affect workers…
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A strong safety culture promotes more than just safety. It cultivates worker confidence and retention, benefits organizational behavior, and can even increase productivity. According to OSHA, developing a strong safety culture has the single greatest impact on accident reduction of any process. So, how do you create and maintain your safety culture for your organization?…
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