by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.151(c), companies must provide eyewash stations and showers for emergency use that allows for quick flushing of the eyes and body at worksite locations. The American National Standards...
by admin | Apr 8, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Lockout or Tagout is a safety procedure used to safeguard employees from unexpected startup of equipment and/or machines during service and maintenance work that can result in serious injury or death. A lock or tag is used to indicate that the equipment or energy...
by admin | Apr 2, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Oil spills endanger public health, impact drinking water, devastate natural resources and disrupt the economy. Spills can happen during production, storage, or transport. Every effort must be made to prevent oil spills, and to clean them up promptly when they occur....
by admin | Mar 25, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
According to OSHA, only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate powered industrial trucks. Understanding how to operate a forklift (PIT) safely can help avoid injuries and property damage. Complete the pre-operational inspection, and do not operate a...
by admin | Mar 18, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
To maintain your Powered Industrial Truck, OSHA requires a complete inspection on a daily basis, before it is placed into service. Forklifts used on a round-the-clock basis, must be examined before and after each shift. If any defects are found during the inspection,...
by admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
No employee should ever operate a forklift without proper training. This training must include: basic safety rules, material handling procedures, safe operating techniques, and driver’s performance testing. Re-training is required: when there is a failure in the...
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