The Sam Carbis Solutions Group Safety Blog

  Falling employees cost companies billions in lost workdays. OSHA requires that any workplace that involves altitude to implement precautionary measures as soon as possible. If a fall hazard cannot be removed entirely, passive systems like guardrails and safety nets provide the next best option to ensure workers remain safe. These devices don't require interaction from workers themselves and are always ready to protect against falls. 1. No Harness or PPE Required Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal construction injuries. Even when workers wear PPE, falls can still result in serious work-related injuries and lost time for all concerned parties. Movement around a worksite is key to worker safety and health, so providing a safe work environment begins with conducting a comprehensive risk analysis and creating appropriate protocols. Employing passive fall protection plans is essential to workplace safety protocols, with passive systems like guardrails and safety netting helpi...

  What Is OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard?   HazCom was revised in 2012 to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), providing consistent labels and 16-section Safety Data Sheets across facilities that manufacture, import, or use hazardous substances. Also, it provides quick and visual information about health and physical hazards posed by chemicals worldwide with pictograms that conform to GHS. Labels The Hazard Communication Standard mandates that workplaces provide workers with information on the identities and hazards of chemicals to provide them with enough knowledge for selecting PPE and handling hazardous chemicals in the workplace, as well as reporting any illnesses associated with chemical exposure to their medical provider. To meet this requirement, labels on chemical containers must display new GHS symbols and an individual hazard statement, consistent with those found on a 16...