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U.S. vs U.K. HSE safety terms
In the U.K. preparation of our training program of over 700 “toolbox talks” training safety meetings which have been successful in the United States and Canada, I was reminded of one quote relating to how our common language has diverged over the centuries.
“England and America are two countries separated by a common language” a quote often attributed to George Bernard Shaw represents a truth more important than you may realize.
Or is the correct word realise?
Oil Cleanup Safety : How to Get Started
In addition to the dangers of exposure to crude oil, chemical additives, dispersants and cleaning chemicals, workers are forced to deal with all the standard job-site hazards such as sharp objects, falls, drowning, wildlife and heat exhaustion in the dizzying gulf summer.
High Worker Fatality Data in Texas Prompts OSHA to Intervene and Train
Labor data shows that Texas has the highest number of construction worker deaths in the country last year. Two out of 3.4 workers who die every day are Hispanics, according to the chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association (USHCA). Just this June, three construction workers fell to their death while working on scaffolds. A [...]
NAHB offers free training; Partnership helps in construction safety and health
One of OSHA’s grantees, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and its Research Center, will be offering a free seminar on scaffold and ladder safety. NAHB is a recipient of OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, and will conduct this seminar under provisions of the said grant. The two and a half hour safety [...]
OSHA Strengthening Outreach Program; Fraudulent Trainers Targeted
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is strengthening the Outreach Training Program—a curriculum on educating employers and workers about workplace hazards—after reports of the presence of fraudulent trainers circulated. Since this Program is a voluntary initiative, independent trainers—both eligible and ineligible—have emerged for the construction and general industries. However, despite OSHA regulation through the [...]
Electrical Safety: Lineman Electrocuted after Reportedly Violating the “Hot Gloves” Rule
A lineman in Bristol, Tennessee died shortly after getting hit with approximately 7,200 volts on the job. The worker, identified as Timothy James Parks, was electrocuted while handling a primary line, according to a Sheriff’s Office report. Parks, 30, worked for Suncoast Communications Services, Inc., a subcontractor for Ocala Electric Utility. According to Roger Pardo, [...]
Fire Prevention in Your Workplace: Getting Better Fire Safety Measures
Fire can create huge destructions in the workplace. If it’s not too bad, it causes minor injuries or none at all. If it’s a major one, it results in serious injuries and even fatalities. In reality, it’s impossible to completely get rid of fire hazards in your worksite. But that’s not to say that you [...]
Railroad Safety Bills Passed by Legislators
This week looks like one of the busiest for the Los Angeles Council as members struggle to come up with a final deal that best addresses improvements in railroad safety. This hustle was spawned by several train wrecks in the past, the latest of which was the collision between a freight train and commuter train [...]
Better Fall Protection in Your Workplace: News and Safety Tips
Thanks to firefighters, two window washers in San Jose were rescued after their platform got stuck 100 feet (nine stories) in the air. They were stranded for more than an hour until the firefighters rappelled down and hoisted them up one at a time. If you think being stranded for more than an hour in [...]

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