Wednesday, May 30, 2018

FREE Scaffolding Training - Get Safety Qualified

http://www.ehsinc.org/PSQ.html

We've teamed up with Procore to develop content for the Procore Safety Qualified (PSQ) program.

Through this partnership we are offering FREE courses designed to give construction professionals the tools they need to create a culture of safety awareness.

Start the third course on Scaffold Safety today!


Scaffolding had the third most cited OSHA violations at 3,288 for the seventh consecutive year.

Whether you’re erecting, dismantling or performing work on scaffolding, using effective fall prevention and personal fall arrest systems have never been more important.


In this course, you'll learn how to create and enforce an effective scaffolding safety program in your place of work.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

FREE Respiratory Protection Training - Get Safety Qualified

http://www.ehsinc.org/psq.html

We've teamed up with Procore to develop content for the Procore Safety Qualified (PSQ) program.

Through this partnership we are offering FREE courses designed to give construction professionals the tools they need to create a culture of safety awareness.

Start the second course on Respiratory Protection today!

Respiratory hazards may not be as easy to spot as other hazards on the job, but they are no less prevalent. OSHA estimates that nearly 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in over 1.3 million workplaces across the U.S.

In this course, you'll learn how to create and enforce an effective respiratory protection program in your place of work.


Wednesday, May 16, 2018

May 21st Webinar Spotlight: Indoor/Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention


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Summer isn’t quite here yet but OSHA is already issuing high heat advisories to urge employers with outdoor workers to prevent heat illness as the weather warms up. It’s important for employers to check forecasts and monitor the temperatures to prepare for periods of high heat.

Webinar Agenda:
  • Existing Heat Illness Standard
  • ACGIH and NIOSH Recommended Standards
  • Case study on Heat Illness
  • SB1167 Bill for Indoor Heat Standard
  • Update on proposed Indoor Heat Standard.

About the Presenter:
Joel M. Cohen, MPH, CIH, FAIHA

Joel Cohen has over 35 years of experience in the occupational health and safety field. Mr. Cohen is certified by the ABIH in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene. He is also certified by the State of California, Division of Occupational Safety and Health as a Certified Asbestos Consultant, and holds all accreditation for asbestos offered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Webinar registration is FREE for our clients and members of our partners.

For more information about this webinar and to register click below 

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May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month


As the summer job season approaches, many young people are entering the workforce for the very first time. There’s a good chance no one has ever told them about their rights on the job, or how to stay safe at work.

Every 6 minutes, somewhere in the U.S. a teenager is injured seriously enough on the job to go to a hospital emergency room. 30-50 teens die from their injuries each year. These injuries and deaths can be prevented if we:
 

  • Know the laws
  • Make sure teens are doing appropriate work
  • Make sure teen workers are trained and supervised
  • Help teens learn to ask for help when they need it
 
For educational activities and resources visit our partner YoungWorkers.org

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

FREE Lockout/Tagout Training - Get Safety Qualified

http://www.ehsinc.org/PSQ.html

We've teamed up with Procore to develop content for the Procore Safety Qualified (PSQ) program.

Through this partnership we are offering FREE courses designed to give construction professionals the tools they need to create a culture of safety awareness.


Start your first course on Lockout/Tagout today!

OSHA estimates that following their lockout/ tagout guidelines prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year

In this course, you'll become familiar with Lockout/Tagout, OSHA’s set of practices that safeguards workers from both the unexpected energization of equipment or the release of hazardous energy during service and maintenance of equipment. Learn the energy control procedures that could save your life.

http://www.ehsinc.org/PSQ.html

Monday, May 7, 2018

Our Pledge for Safety Week - Get Safety Qualified For FREE

http://www.ehsinc.org/psq.html

In conjunction with Safety Week, we have partnered up with Procore to introduce an online safety program, free to the construction industry, for individuals and jobsite teams to participate in and become Procore Safety Qualified (PSQ). The program is designed to give construction professionals the tools they need to create a culture of safety and increase awareness on the jobsite.

“The Construction Safety initiative is an extremely important one. We believe in what Procore is doing through their Safety Qualified Program and we are happy to partner with the company in order to get resources to construction professionals throughout the industry.” -- Marjorie Del Toro, Founder and CEO of ehsInc.org.
 

The PSQ Program consists of 5 live-action courses that re-energize and unite project teams around the “why” of safety, instead of just the memorizing of rules and regulations. As our commitment to the cause, this holistic safety program, focused on best practices to avoid the top OSHA safety violations, is FREE to the industry.

Upon completion of the program, participants receive 5 continuing education units approved by many leading construction associations and a hard hat sticker as a representation of their commitment to safety, to themselves and to their project team. Each one of the five classes focuses on one of the top 5 OSHA safety violations. These include: 


Lockout Tagout
Become familiar with Lockout Tagout, OSHA's set of practices that safeguards workers from both the unexpected energization of equipment or the release of hazardous energy during service and maintenance of equipment.

Respiratory Protection
Learn how to create and enforce an effective respiratory protection program in the workplace.

Scaffolding
Become familiar with the structural elements of a safe scaffolding system and the fall protection measures you’re required to take.

Hazard Communication
Learn the proper safety information and instructions for using chemicals found in the workplace.

Fall Protection
Learn how to identify the safety hazards often associated with falls and become familiar with the fall protection measures.


http://www.ehsinc.org/psq.html

Friday, May 4, 2018

May The Fourth Be With You!

  
MAY the FOURTH be with you all!

Listen to Master Yoda and remember to always
PACE yourself!

P - Plan for a safe job
A - Abate identified hazards
C - Communicate the plan to every worker
E - Endorse and encourage safety

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

May is Military Appreciation Month

http://www.ehsinc.org/Veterans.html


May 1-31 is Military Appreciation Month.

Join us as we honor the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and National Guard as well as the contribution of their spouses.