Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
According to OSHA standards, employers are responsible for inspecting all portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers must be inspected annually by trained professionals. When a new unit is installed, OSHA requires monthly inspections that designated employees can conduct. Check fire extinguishers more frequently if installed in…
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A manager’s impact on their employees is essential in determining a team’s overall morale, productivity, and success. Managers play a crucial role in shaping the work environment, defining expectations, and providing guidance. They are responsible for overseeing operations and setting the tone for the workplace…
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High winds pose safety risks for employees working outdoors. These hazards include flying debris, falling objects, slippery surfaces, and the potential for buildings, equipment, and other structures to sway or fail. Loose items such as tree branches and trash cans can become dangerous projectiles, causing…
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Industrial storage tanks are containers used in various applications, including storing different types of fluids, corrosive liquids, chemicals, and other materials. They come in different sizes and shapes depending on the intended use. Storage tanks for industrial use are made from steel, plastic, fiberglass, concrete,…
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Safety signs play an essential role in the workplace. They notify people of hazards, regulations, and requirements; symbols, pictograms, surrounding shapes, and colors have specific meanings. A safety sign that displays a clear and consistent format helps employees recognize and understand the information it reveals.…
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According to the National Safety Council, nearly 13,000 workers in the United States are injured daily, and many injuries are preventable. Potential hazards in the workplace can have detrimental effects on employees. Workplace monitoring and assessments can help identify safety hazards contributing to work-related injuries.…
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Routine maintenance is important in keeping machinery and the work environment safe. Implementing a maintenance program ensures the efficient operation of equipment and machinery. When performing preventive maintenance tasks such as inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments, problems can be detected and corrected before they…
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 12 million commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the roadways. These vehicles are vital to the transportation of goods and materials. However, they present hazards such as safe driving distances for all drivers. Each year…
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OSHA standards for general industry cover workplace safety and health aspects, including emergency planning, walking surfaces, slips, trips and falls, hazardous chemicals, using power tools, welding, cutting, and hot works, fire safety, first aid, bloodborne pathogens, confined spaces, and PPE. They are found in Title…
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Stacking and storage are daily occurrences for many companies and can be a dangerous task if workers do not follow safety guidelines. Improper loading, unloading, and storage in the workplace can lead to falling materials and collapsing loads that trap or crush workers, causing severe…
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