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You may have heard about this training but not known what it is or even what the word HAZWOPER stands for. Let’s address the basics first and then dive in to the details. HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard. This standard was enacted by OSHA in 1990 and was meant to … The post What is 24 Hour & 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training? appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/ST0yPH

  Slips and falls are associated with almost every industry. A worker can also slip-on water on the floor of a modern office. The instance of suffering injuries by falling from great heights is usually found in the general and construction industries. Workers who have to work at an altitude of 6 feet or more from the ground are more prone to falling and being injured, which may also turn out to be fatal. Trying to mitigate such risks is essential for saving lives and removing fear from the minds of the workforce. It is vital to consider taking the fall protection training  as standardized by OSHA. Importance of being protected from falls The number of fatalities caused by falls is indeed alarming. Sure, the reason for the fall is not always identical, but a few steps can be taken to avoid them substantially. Training about the risks involved and using safety equipment and practices can thwart a majority of the risks. While injuries can be prevented with safety measures, the po...

If you are a construction worker, then you face risks every single day. From fall risks, trenching risks, environmental risks, and more, there are many things that you have to worry about when you go to work. But among the greatest of these risks are confined space risks. The benefits of confined space training construction … The post Employee Benefits of Confined Space Training Construction Courses appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/SRn43V

There are many projects that include the need for trenching and/or excavation. From construction to civil engineering projects, and more, we rely on excavation for innovation. The downside? Working in or around trenches and excavation sites can be extremely dangerous, which is why OSHA excavation training is not just a good idea, it is a … The post OSHA Excavation Training: Identifying the Dangers of Trenching & Excavation appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/SRn40t

If you are a general industry or construction worker, then you already know just how dangerous confined spaces can be. From risks of poisoning, injury, or even death, confined spaces are to be taken very seriously. That is why OSHA has developed workplace safety standards in the form of confined space competent person training. If … The post Answering Common Questions About Confined Space Competent Person Training appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/SRkQp5

If you are a forklift operator, or you are thinking of becoming a forklift operator for work, then you probably have been asked to undergo forklift certification training. Forklift certification training can be taken for both sit-down and stand-up forklift operation and has a plethora of benefits for companies and organizations. These benefits include workplace … The post Benefits of Forklift Certification Training appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/SRkQmm

Regardless of industry, there may be risks that come along with any job. However, individuals that have physically demanding jobs are at higher risk to physical harm. Amongst the most common risks for general industry and construction workers are confined space hazards, which is why these workers must undergo confined space certification training to stay … The post Five Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/SQhLhz