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Hazards There are a lot of safety and health hazards that go hand in hand with welding. Many of these happen during the process, but some even happen after. There are two types of hazards present during the welding process. The first is chemical hazards and the second is physical hazards. The chemical hazards consist […]

Why Safety Training? Thousands of work-related injuries and deaths can be attributed to one very big issue: a lack of proper safety training. Not only will proper safety training protect employees from incidents, it is also required by law that OSHA compliant safety training be provided by all employers for their employees.  Safety training is […]

The Need for a Safe Workplace Safety at work is an ever-growing concern. In recent years, workplace accidents account for nearly 5,000 deaths annually. Although this number is outrageously high, it’s still an improvement from the past. Up until the 1970s, safety measures were a low priority in the workplace. Most companies didn’t implement safety […]

What Does “Hazard” Mean? In regards to the workplace, a hazard is any source of potential danger or harm. If there is any chance that something in the workplace can cause harm or adverse effects on you or the people around it, then it is considered a hazard. It is possible as well that certain […]

What is CAL OSHA? DOSH, also referred to as CAL/OSHA, stands for “The Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California.” It was formed shortly after federal OSHA was formed, three years later in 1973 under the California Occupational Safety & Health Act. It includes a state plan that has been approved by federal OSHA […]

Safety training courses take many forms, but online training is the most highly recommended. Benefits of taking online safety courses Where to find effective online safety training Alternatives to online safety training What are Safety Training Courses? Employees can take safety training courses for specific and general hazards to better prepare them for labor in […]

What Is a Safety Training Matrix? Simply put, a training matrix is a way for an employer to track their employees’ training and expertise in different fields. You may also hear the term “skills matrix,” which can be used interchangeably.  A training matrix isn’t required by law for an employer to keep, but it is […]

What Does It Mean To Self-Audit? A self-audit is a multi-step process that, in this specific case, Human Resources (HR) can follow to reduce risks and mistakes within an organization. A self-audit includes regular check-ups on details within an organization that could be costly if unresolved.  HR can depend on doing things right the first […]

What is Safety Management? Safety management, also called a safety management system (SMS), refers to programs within a company that prevent employee injuries, illnesses, death in the workplace, as well as the financial strain that accompanies these incidents. Although managing the safety of employees is the responsibility of everyone, as the employer, you have the […]

What is OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the United States Department of Labor that was established in 1970 and functions primarily to protect employees from workplace hazards. It provides rules and regulations that promote safety and health in the workplace and rights for workers that are enforced by […]

Questions You Should Be Asking One day while working, you notice a tank of propane near each welding station in your workplace. Employees are using torches to cut metal with the propane tanks only feet away. You probably thought the obvious: This can’t be safe! As a new employee, however, you question your authority to […]

What is a Worker? The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 had one primary purpose: to make work safe for all employees. Unfortunately, before OSHA, the average number of worker deaths a day was about 38 which averaged to about 13,870 worker deaths annually. When that number was counted again in 2020, it […]