TalentClick Workforce Solutions Inc. announced it has developed a new safety compliance guide — “Your Complete Guide to Getting Problem Workers to Comply” — that is available free online at www.talentclick.com/guide.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has released “Avoid the Path: Electric Arc Welding Safety,” a new video that educates workers on safe work practices to help prevent electric shock, burns, eye injuries, respiratory and other health problems, and jobsite fires.
Refrigeration technicians need to use extreme care when working with torches during the brazing and soldering process. The flames of a torch can easily reach 3,000°F. At this temperature, serious damage can be the result of misuse and carelessness.
ACCA has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2014 Safety Excellence Award sponsored by Federated Insurance. The association said the award is a way to recognize contractor member companies that have made a significant commitment to safety as an integral part of their philosophy.
According to a 2012 study of more than 1,300 U.S. workers, 75 percent of employees believe their company is not well-prepared for a natural disaster. Cintas Corp., a leader in first-aid and safety products, identifies seven mistakes businesses make in emergency planning to encourage better preparation.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announced that it will continue to provide fall protection safety training next year thanks to a federal safety grant the association is being awarded.
To help prevent worker injuries and fatalities due to falls, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is joining with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to support a new “Fall Prevention Campaign.”
ClickSafety, a leading provider of online safety training, has announced the availability of its updated online Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction and 10-Hour General Industry safety courses.