The Safety Brief

Safety goals in the workplace can be implemented or refined at year’s end to ensure a safe start to the new year. Hear about five targets of safety growth. More at https://www.thesafetybrief.com/5-safety-goals-for-the-new-year/

OSHA INSPECTION AT SANTA'S WORKSHOP is a song. It’s a gift to listeners of The Safety Brief podcast and a tip of the hat to OSHA employees. Merry Christmas! Lyrics and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/osha-inspection-at-santas-workshop/

Arc flash can melt synthetic underwear right to your skin. Wear arc-rated base layers, socks and briefs beneath an arc-rated jacket. More cool info:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/arc-flash-and-winter-underwear/

Forklift overturns are the leading cause of forklift deaths in the U.S. Hear about six simple ways to dodge overturns by respecting location and equipment. More:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/6-steps-to-head-off-forklift-overturns/

Respirator fit tests are required by OSHA. But the employer must also do a medical evaluation of an employee before they wear a respirator on the job. More at  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/respirator-fit-tests-and-medical-evaluations/

Hazardous jobs ranked by the U.S government are listed in this podcast. Also, see the link for a free, printable infographic on the 10 Most:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/10-most-hazardous-jobs-in-the-us/

Turkey fryer disasters can happen in the workplace, not just at home. Hear how a pre-Thanksgiving jobsite cookout torched a house under construction. More:https://www.thesafetybrief.com/turkey-fryer-flames-at-work/

I2P2 is shorthand for Injury and Illness Prevention Programs. Even though OSHA doesn’t have a standard, they’re still a good idea. Dan Clark explains how to start an I2P2, including mandatory management and worker involvement. More https://www.thesafetybrief.com/i2p2-injury-illness-prevention-programs/

Slips, trips and falls. Who would think they cause 15 percent of on-the-job deaths? Hear about prevention and OSHA’s proposed new walking-working surfaces rule. Host Dan Clark wonders why there is a fall protection requirement of four feet in General Industry, but six feet in Construction. more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/preventing-slips-trips-and-falls/

Scaffolding collapse can be dangerous and expensive. Avoid it with trained personnel and proper equipment. Hear the four elements of constructing scaffolds. Images and links https://www.thesafetybrief.com/4-steps-to-prevent-scaffolding-collapse/