Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
Best Practices are established by manufacturers, industry organizations, government authorities, and a company’s management. They are a series of specific steps or job procedures that guide a worker through a job task from start to finish, preventing potential hazards or risk factors that can lead…
Read More
Cranes are powerful pieces of equipment found on a worksite. Many different types play an important role in lifting heavy loads and saving time and energy. They are also one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on site. A crane accident involving a dropped…
Read More
Communication is essential in developing a safe work environment, which can be accomplished by the usage of safety signs. Safety signs, tags, and labels provide employees with information, procedures, and instructions to prevent accidents, near misses and injuries. Signs direct workers to the location of…
Read MoreMillions of workers in the United States are exposed to various hazards during the Summer months, including exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, inclement weather, insects, bees, snakes, and poisonous plants. Employers must ensure workers receive the proper training to understand the risks associated with…
Read More
Asbestos is used in many industries and building materials. It’s a naturally occurring mineral that is resistant to heat and chemicals. It does not evaporate into the air or dissolve in water. When asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed, microscopic fibers become airborne and can…
Read More
Many jobs involve completing several tasks throughout the day, and many workers are severely injured or killed on the job site because of hazards involved with these job tasks. Numerous factors should be taken into account and action taken to ensure a work task is…
Read More
In 1970, the United States Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act which requires OSHA to establish and enforce workplace health and safety standards. OSHA standards are rules and regulations that describe the methods that employers are required to implement for specific activities or…
Read More
Unsafe working conditions are conditions that are hazardous to any worker. These conditions can prevent workers from properly executing their job tasks and pose a risk to their health and safety. Discussion Points: • What are some examples of unsafe conditions that can be found…
Read More
Many facilities have equipment that relies on precise specifications which require calibration and maintenance, including pressure gauges, temperature devices, flow meters, electrical components and meters, and mechanical instruments and scales. Ensuring equipment operates at optimal performance, companies should develop and implement a Calibration and Maintenance…
Read More
Workers should be aware of their surroundings when working outdoors, especially in warm weather, because they may be exposed to many hazards, including stray animals, insects, and snakes. They should be cautious when working in tall grass or around piles of leaves and wood. Although…
Read More