Category: Safety Thoughts

Imagine stepping onto the racetrack in an F1 car… but your helmet is two sizes too big, your gloves keep slipping, and your fire suit drags behind you like a cape. Not exactly safe—or fast! Well, OSHA recently dropped a FINAL RULE that says the same logic applies to construction workers and their PPE! As… Read more

March is National Ladder Safety Month, and it’s the perfect time to step up your ladder safety game! 🏗️🔍 Did you know?📉 130+ fatalities occur each year due to ladder-related falls.📊 22,000 workplace injuries happen annually because of improper ladder use.💰 The average cost of a ladder injury? Over $50,000 per incident! That’s a high… Read more

OSHA recently released updated guidance on Protecting Employees from Electric-Arc Flash Hazards (OSHA 4472-11 2024), and if your team works with live electrical equipment, this is BIG NEWS! 🚨 Arc flashes aren’t just a compliance issue—they’re a life-or-death safety risk. Did you know? 👇🔴 5-10 arc flash explosions happen every day in the U.S.🟠 3,600+… Read more

Ever seen a safety policy that looks more like a legal contract than something meant to keep workers safe? If your policies are drowning in jargon and endless verbiage, they’re doing more harm than good. The best safety policies aren’t the longest—they’re the most effective. Let’s break down why simplicity wins every time: 1️⃣ Simple… Read more

Every second counts when a heart emergency strikes. Imagine a coworker suddenly clutching their chest, struggling to breathe. Would your team know what to do? The Workplace Reality Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and cardiac events don’t just happen at home—they happen at work, too. According to OSHA, workplaces… Read more

Ensuring the safety of employees on the road is crucial for every organization. Here are three key points to consider:1. Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Roadway Incidents 🤝In January 2025, OSHA, the National Safety Council, and the Road to Zero Coalition launched a joint initiative to prevent fatal workplace motor vehicle incidents. This collaboration aims to… Read more

Attention employers! It’s that time of year again—OSHA recordkeeping deadlines are fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know: ✅ Post Your 300-A Summary by February 1, 2025If your company is required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, you must post the OSHA 300-A Annual Summary in a visible and accessible area for all… Read more

Today, during a team meeting at a restaurant, I noticed something that immediately caught my attention—an improperly saddled wire rope holding up a light fixture. While most people would overlook such a detail, as a safety consultant, I couldn’t ignore the potential hazard dangling above us. This simple observation is a reminder of why it’s… Read more

This week, NE Ohio is being hit with some severe cold weather, and it’s a stark reminder of how important it is to keep our workers safe in these icy conditions. 🥶 Winter can bring beautiful landscapes but also significant dangers—especially for those working outdoors or in unheated environments. Worker safety isn’t just good for… Read more

The start of a new year is always buzzing with inspiration, resolutions, and ambitious goals. For those of us in safety and risk management, it’s no different! You may have spent countless hours last year strategizing, reviewing incident reports, and building out comprehensive safety plans. But now comes the real challenge: EXECUTION. 📊 Setting goals… Read more