Staying Hazardous Waste Compliant

By On December 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

OSHA rules say that HAZWOPER (hazardous waste operations and emergency response) safety and health programs must incorporate the following elements:

1. Organizational structure

2. Comprehensive work plan

3. Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSAHP)

4. Safety and health training

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Electrocution Hazards and LOTO

By On November 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Over the years, electrocution has become the fourth leading cause of death in the construction industry. Contrary to common perception, it does not take a great deal of electricity to cause an electrocution. Just the amount of current that it takes to light a common Christmas Tree bulb can stop the heart [...]

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Poll Results on Employee Safety

By On November 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

BLR Poll Results on Employee Training brought to you by King Operator and kingosafety.com

 

How effective is your safety training?

61% Somewhat effective

29% Very effective

10% Not very effective at all

How much of your training sessions involve hands on participation?

50% Less than half of it

18% All of it

18% None [...]

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Overexertion Injuries and You

By On October 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Overexertion injuries are costly because there are so many of them and because they often involve days away from work. Estimates place the total cost to employers at over $10 billion annually.  Another important fact about overexertion injuries is that they are preventable. But it takes training, positive feedback and correction, and [...]

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How Safe Is Your Building?

By On October 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

An “exit route” is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit within a workplace to a place of safety. An exit route consists of three parts:

-The exit access is that portion of an exit route that leads to an exit.

-The exit is that portion of an [...]

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Protecting Your Hearing, Are You Doing Enough?

By On September 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

An integral part of any safety program has to have a hearing protection element to it.  The following are some tips and guidelines for implementing in your safety program to insure that everyone is protecting themselves and each other.  The list is brought to you by OSHA and

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The Do’s and Don’t After and Accident

By On September 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If an accident occurs in your workplace, especially a serious one, many people in your organization will have a lot on their minds. In all of the potentially chaos in this scenario, it is important to remember the “human factor” and treat employees and others with respect and understanding.  Here are some [...]

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OSHA Enforcement Actions and Prevention

By On September 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Three recent OSHA enforcement actions provide cautionary tales concerning serious and willful violations of various standards and a apparent inclination on the part of the agency to go after repeat offenders.

Serious and Repeat Violations

An automotive parts manufacturer in Alabama was cited by OSHA with six safety [...]

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OSHA Cracks Down

By On August 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

King Operator  doesn’t just want to sell you safety equipment, we want to help your company do everything they can to achieve a safe and secure working environment.  I found this article on osha.gov and though it was worth sharing.

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Safety Inspections and Outcomes

By On August 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A new study has shown what King Operator has been saying all along, do not fear OSHA.  Learn what they need for you compliance, and King Operator will get you the equipment to get you there.  We can also help teach you what you need.  The following is from [...]

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