Scaffolding work is a staple of the construction industry. In fact, 65% of all construction workers in the U.S. work on scaffolds at some point every year.

Si el DOT le exigiera mañana una auditoría de cumplimiento, ¿estaría listo? ¿Sabe qué documentos tendrá que presentar y dónde se encuentran? ¿Están completos sus registros? ¿Qué le falta? ¿Qué es el cumplimiento del DOT y la FMCSA? Los conductores de camiones y las flotas comerciales están obligados a cumplir todas las normas y regulaciones del DOT, así como las de la FMCSA.

Behavior-based safety approaches are a somewhat controversial tool in the occupational safety and health toolkit. From a worker's perspective, it can become synonymous with scapegoating, but that's the sign of a poorly implemented program. From an administrative point of view, the lack of universal guidelines for behavior-based safety programs can make implementation a challenge, but they also mean the technique is flexible and can be adapted to your organization's needs.

Everyone should have at least one fire extinguisher in their home, but knowing where it is isn't enough. Proper fire extinguisher usage is crucial for your safety and property protection. Being able to use a fire extinguisher effectively could mean the difference between little property damage and a major disaster. Continue reading to learn more about the PASS acronym, what it means, and how it can help you in the event of a fire.

Hazardous materials and dangerous goods are transported daily around the United States. To keep everyone safe, the U.S. Department of Transportation regulates how materials are packaged, labeled, and transported based on the type of risk they present and the conditions under which the item is dangerous.

Si está buscando trabajo en la industria de la construcción en Nueva York, una de las primeras preguntas que se hará es cuáles son los requisitos de la OSHA en Nueva York. En ese momento obtendrá un montón de resultados confusos sobre NYC DOB, la Ley Local 196 y la tarjeta OSHA/SST...ese tipo de cosas.

La seguridad en el lugar de trabajo es una preocupación fundamental para cualquier organización. Es responsabilidad de los empleadores proporcionar un entorno de trabajo seguro para sus empleados, y para ello es necesario conocer a fondo los peligros y riesgos asociados al trabajo. Una de las herramientas clave para garantizar la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo es la capacitación de la OSHA. 

Boss saying you need a new SST card before you can start your job? The Site Safety Training program is fairly new to New York City, so you may not have heard of it. It's the most stringent legal requirement for construction safety training in the country. In this blog, we’ll cover any questions you may have about New York City SST cards, including who needs them and how to get one.

If you work with heavy machinery, how do you protect yourself from serious harm? LOTO training, which is required by OSHA, is the best way to avoid injury involving machinery of any kind. This training ensures that dangerous equipment is safely shut off and cannot be restarted until maintenance or repair work is completed. Your equipment can be severely dangerous, from electrical circuitry to unsecured moving parts, and can create extreme risk. Most injuries involving heavy machinery are caused by human error.

If you happen to work in the construction industry in New York City, chances are you may have come across the term "NYC SST cards”. The NYC SST card aims to promote and improve construction site safety in New York City and ensures that workers have received the required safety training to mitigate risks and hazards on construction sites.