January 19, 2015

OSHA says lack of fall protection led to worker death

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that an Illinois roofing company’s failure to comply with fall protection laws led to...
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January 2, 2015

New OSHA reporting requirements go into effect on New Year’s Day

Last September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the adoption of stricter rules for reporting workplace injuries. After months of talks with industry...
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December 26, 2014

How understanding habits can improve safety, increase revenue

In his best-selling book “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business,” Charles Duhigg explores the ways that we...
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December 15, 2014

Employee training helps perpetuate ‘circle of retention’

Regardless of the field or industry, employee retention is a key element of any company’s success. Hiring workers is expensive, and every time one leaves,...
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December 12, 2014

There is a such thing as being too cold!

Is it really possible for a person to be “too cold”? Yes! Based on where you are in the country, extreme cold weather conditions can vary....
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November 24, 2014

Fatal trench collapse underscores need for safety training

A 59-year-old Michigan contractor was killed in a recent trench collapse at a work site in Grosse Point Woods, just outside of Detroit. The accident...
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November 11, 2014

Anthrax incident underscores importance of employee safety training

In a stark reminder of the importance of employee safety training, a recent incident at a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lab may have exposed...
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October 29, 2014

New Video On Demand Titles This October!

Mastery released 25 new titles on the Video On Demand platform this month. The content covers topics such as hot work, leadership, best practices for hiring,...
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October 29, 2014

Arc flash safety training is a matter of life and death

Donnie Johnson had been an electrician for 19 years when he was hit by an arc flash that nearly killed him. According to his website,...
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