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NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:11:00 EDT

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events.

Employee Training Top Concern for HR Managers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:49:00 EDT

It’s back-to-school time, but teachers aren’t the only ones with lesson plans on their minds this fall. Human resources (HR) departments also are focused on continuing education for workers, suggests a new OfficeTeam survey.

Workplace Safety Training Protects Workers and the Bottom Line

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:25:00 EDT

Who is responsible for safety on the jobsite – the employer, the government, the safety director, the worker or all of the above?

OSHA Warns Gulf Coast Employers Against Withholding HAZWOPER Certificates

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:31:00 EDT

OSHA has received numerous complaints from workers taking part in the Gulf Coast oil spill cleanup whose employers are refusing to provide them with a certificate following their completion of training under the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, or HAZWOPER, standard.

OSHA Puts Grain Handling Operators on Notice; Fines Wisconsin Grain Cooperative $721,000

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:46:00 EDT

On Aug. 4, OSHA Administrator David Michaels announced that the agency will send letters to approximately 3,300 employers involved in grain handling and storage to warn them not to allow workers to enter grain storage facilities without proper equipment, precautions and training. This move comes on the heels of the agency issuing $721,000 in fines against a Wisconsin grain cooperative after a worker was engulfed in frozen soybeans.

Lights, Camera, Action, Safety Training!

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Stunt persons and actors aren’t the only people risking their safety during movie shoots. The Studio Mechanics Union decided to take action to protect its workers from injury with proper training.

OSHA Publishes Cranes and Derricks Final Rule

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:01:00 EDT

It’s been in the works for years and has finally come to life: On July 28, OSHA announced it is issuing a new final rule for cranes and derricks in construction. The agency estimates the new rule will prevent 22 fatalities and 175 injuries each year.

En Masse Retirements Challenge U.S. Manufacturers

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:00 EDT

As millions of boomers prepare to retire, U.S. manufacturing companies, hit harder than other sectors by the recession, now face huge costs for training new employees in the forthcoming years, according to a report by the Sloan Center on Aging at Boston College.

OSHA’s Michaels Concerned Some Oil Spill Workers Not Receiving Proper Training

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EDT

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels is concerned that many workers are not receiving the training they need to keep them safe during the Gulf Coast oil spill clean-up.

Is Online Fall Protection Training Effective?

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT

When it comes to a topic like fall protection, can an online training program be effective for your employees?

ASSE 2010: Stop Chasing Ghosts in Accident and Fatality Prevention

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:46:00 EDT

Larry Wilson of SafeStart had a message for hundreds of attendees at ASSE Safety 2010: Stop chasing the erroneous belief that other aspects of the EHS program must be addressed before turning to the behavioral side of safety. Instead, he explained, we should all take a hard look at our behavior now and consider how it affects our personal safety, both on and off the job, in order to prevent accidents and fatalities.

National Safety Month: What Can You Do to Protect Your Employees?

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:26:00 EDT

June is National Safety Month – the perfect time to think about ways you can best protect your employees and keep them safe.

OSHA Calls for Applications for $8 Million in Susan Harwood Training Grants

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:04:00 EDT

OSHA is soliciting applications for $8 million in Susan Harwood Safety and Health Capacity Building Training Grants.

AIHce 2010: Zombie Walkers: Safety Initiatives to Awaken Your Employees

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:57:00 EDT

They walk among us: zombie employees who have grown complacent and seem oblivious to safety procedures. At the 2010 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce), Steve Laughlin of CJ & K Training Services offered attendees tips to awaken these zombies and create a safer workplace.

Younger Drivers May Benefit From Training that Targets Hazard Anticipation

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:57:00 EDT

A new study finds that young drivers can be trained to recognize and avoid hazardous situations when driving, thereby reducing their risk of accidents