Safety programs work best by consulting workers. EHS expert Lori Siegelman of W&M Environmental tells how to involve employees to build safety programs. Lori says a worker doing a task is the best person to ask about safety for that task. Dan Clark also asks Lori for her opinion of workers as…
Dan Clark | January 26, 2016 | Podcast, Safety Programs | Hazcom, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
HazCom labels and SDSs are confusing – until now. Two OSHA industrial hygienists explain what is happening right now with the Hazard Communication Standard. Hear about HCS 2012 changes in chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets. OSHA’s Lana Nieves and Sven Rundman of The Directorate of Enforcement Programs discuss major and minor…
Dan Clark | September 18, 2015 | HazCom Labels, Podcast | GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Counterfeit electrical components can instantly burst into flames. Hear how to identify fake wiring, breakers and switches from Brett Brenner of ESFI. Electricians and contractors may be surprised to hear that parts of the electrical infrastructure they install could be counterfeit. They can benefit from Brett’s advice, as Dan Clark interviews him…
Dan Clark | May 28, 2015 | Counterfeit Electrical, Podcast | Electrical Safety, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
HazCom labeling changes are here. OSHA’s new standards finally match GHS labeling. Expert Chuck Paulausky, CHMM, explains hazard communication labeling. Chuck says the new labels are a big safety improvement from previous systems. He explains the new rules, and their similarities to NFPA, GHS and HMIS labels. Dan Clark hosts the interview…
Dan Clark | April 8, 2015 | Hazard Communication, HazCom Labeling, Podcast | Facility Marking, GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Electrical safety at work kicks up a notch with strong advice from OSHA trainer Jon Koppari. Hear Jon’s tips for safety managers, owners and workers. In 13 short minutes, Jon covers lockout/tagout; arc flash PPE, arc flash labeling, NFPA 70E regulations and much more. Jon even explains why birds aren’t electrocuted when…
Dan Clark | March 18, 2015 | Electrical Safety, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, Lockout Tagout, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Ladder safety increases with tips from expert Dave Francis. 3 points of contact/control, fiberglass vs. wood, correct footwear and more are discussed. Dave Francis works for Little Giant Ladder Systems as their National Safety Director. Dan Clark asks Dave 10 ladder questions. Topics include fall protection/prevention, sun damaged fiberglass, leveling a ladder on an uneven…
Dan Clark | March 16, 2015 | Ladder Safety, Podcast | Facility Marking, Labeling, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Starting A Visual Workplace should not mean you’ll get a pink slip because of workplace efficiency. Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth explains. In this 2nd podcast with Dr. Galsworth, she points out that Visuality will create new efficiencies in the workplace. However, workers should not worry about being eliminated. Gwendolyn also tells of her…
Dan Clark | February 23, 2015 | Podcast, Visual Workplace, Visuality | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Spanish Resources, Workplace Safety
Starting A Visual Workplace—improving efficiency with Visuality. Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth explains better work flow through visual devices. Dr. Galsworth defines the Visual Workplace as “A work environment that is self ordering, self explaining, self regulating and self improving where what is supposed to happen does happen on time, every time, day or…
Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Podcast, Visual Workplace, Visuality | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
