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Forklifts Safety and Training

Forklifts

Forklift Safety You see them in every big home improvement store, job site and warehouse. Yes, we are talking about forklifts. This common piece of machinery may look easy to handle, but the fact is, it can very dangerous and…

FLU and Coronavirus Are You Ready?

FLU and Coronavirus

Flu season is in high gear and now we have a new virus out there called the Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19.  Don’t Panic!!!  So far, the COVID-19 is not as bad as the FLU. 

OSHA Recordkeeping and Recording of Injuries

osha recordkeeping

OSHA Recordkeeping of Illnesses and Injuries It’s that time of year again.  Time to file OSHA information from the OSHA Form 300, OSHA Form 300A and OSHA Form 301.  OSHA Recordkeeping Standard 29 CFR 1904 (OSHA 29 CFR 1904, 2019). …

Thanksgiving Safety

TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING SAFETY  Written by Douglas P. Skinner MPA NRP NCEE   If you are cooking for a big gathering at your home or traveling to a holiday family reunion, or out for dinner, remember to make safety a…

Portable Heaters and Fire Safety

portable heater

Winter Brings Out Portable Heaters  Written by Douglas Skinner; MPA, NRP, NCEE It is that time of the year again, that the temperatures start to fall, and the weather turns cold and families and businesses start to use multiple types…

Time Change and Safety Risks.

time change

Risks During The Time Change – Daylight Savings to Standard Time Written by:  Douglas Skinner, MPA, NRP, NCEE Changing the clocks does not create extra daylight or an increase in darkness, but it shifts the time the sun rises and sets.…

Independent Safety Consultants

safety and health

Why should your Company use Independent Safety Consultants! Written by Douglas P. Skinner, MPA, NRP It should be your goal to achieve a safe working environment, to assure your company is compliant with OSHA and national best practice safety standards. …

Safety Courses Open To The Public

OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Courses

OSHA Courses for Your Construction Employees Call today The Construction Industry’s most requested safety training programs are the 10 & 30 Hour OSHA Courses, Silica Competent Person, and First Aide and CPR.  These courses provides employees a better understanding of …

Distracted Driving

distracted driving

Distracted driving is becoming more apparent in the US. About nine people are killed every single day. In addition, there are over 1,000 injuries each day because of distractions while driving.   What are some types of distractions drivers face?…

Hiring Contract Site Safety Advisor

Hiring Site Safety Advisor/Inspector.  Good Pay depending on experience.   Contract job Initial 2 week contract in August 2017, then 6 to 8 months from December 2017 to August 2018. 40 Hours a week. We are currently hiring Site Safety Advisor/Inspector in…