The Importance of a Drug-Free Workplace
Drug and alcohol abuse are nothing new – in fact, due to issues with substance abuse in the military, President Reagan signed the Drug-Free Workplace Act into law in 1988,…
5 Excavation Safety Tips: Dig In!
Digging holes or trenches without taking the proper precautions can be life-threatening. An unprotected trench can be an early grave. In fact, excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous…
A Need for Safety: The Establishment of OSHA
We all know OSHA, but how familiar are you with its history? History of OSHA Prior to 1970, workplace safety basically didn’t exist. In the years leading up to its…
Arc Flash 101: Causes, Preventions, & OSHA Standards
As defined by the Electrical Safety Forum, arc flashes are dangerous electrical events that occur when an electric current jumps across the gap between two conductors, creating an electrical arc. Arc…
Top 5 Safety Hazards on a Worksite
Pearson Safety Solutions – 01/05/2023 Whether the worksite is in a factory environment or at an outdoor construction site, the manufacturing industry comes with health and safety hazards. Ensuring worker…
7 Reasons Why You Should Report Near Misses
Pearson Safety Solutions – 01/05/2023 Accidents happen in the workplace, but many times, workers narrowly avoid incidents that could have caused serious injury or even death. A near miss, also…
5 Hidden Workplace Dangers You Need to Know
Pearson Safety Solution – 01/09/2023 While many workplace hazards such as rickety ladders, heavy equipment, slick floors, and unstable surfaces present obvious safety risks, many dangers aren’t so easily detectable.…