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Category Archives: Safety tip
Are you responsible for contractors?
If you have a contractor working at your site, and they are found to have safety violations, OSHA can hold you responsible as the company that hired the contractor. It does not matter whether or not the contractor’s work puts … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, contractor, contractor safety, general contractors, liability, OSHA, OSHA citations, safety
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Always something unexpected
It looks like our blog works, but our website was hacked and is in for repairs. What happens when the unexpected happens? Usually, you deal with it. Fortunately, we have a web designer who we could turn to for assistance … Continue reading
Ignore OSHA regulations: pay the price
I was reading a recent OSHA QuickTakes newsletter and the press releases about companies that received six figure OSHA citations. What struck me was the seemingly complete ignoring of regulations. Four contractors in New Jersey were cited for failing to … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, OSHA, OSHA citations, OSHA Fines, personal protecti, safety, worker fatality, workers comp
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“Take 3″ actions to prevent flu
The CDC advises three actions to prevent or reduce flu: Get a vaccine Take everyday actions Take flu antiviral drugs if prescribed. Everyday actions are simple steps: Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze Wash hands frequently with soap … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, flu, flu vaccine, hand sanitizers, hand washing, Home safety, OSHA, safety
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Safety Tip: Last Minute/Anytime Gifts Ideas
Whether it is for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, or a birthday, we have some safety related gift suggestions that show you care: Fire extinguishers (every house should have one in the kitchen and garage, at a minimum) Carbon monoxide detector … Continue reading
Automotive Spanish-English Glossary
The National Auto Body Council developed a Spanish-English glossary of common terms used in the automotive repair industry. The glossary can be found at this web page. The NABC developed the glossary in recognition of a growing number of both … Continue reading
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Tagged auto body, automotive collision repair, CHESS, NABC, OSHA, safety, Spanish, workplace safety
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Safety tip for Halloween and Daylight Savings Time
Halloween Safety: We want the kids to all come home safe. Make sure masks and costumes do not block their vision. Reflective vests are an effective way to make sure cars see you in the dark. Have the kids carry … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, Safety tip
Tagged carbon monoxide detectors, CHESS, children, daylight savings time, Holloween, Home safety, smoke detector
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Stay visible
With the days getting shorter, it gets dark earlier. We want you to stay safe at work and at home. If you walk or run in the mornings or evenings, be certain to wear visible clothing, including high visibility vest. … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, Outdoor Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety tip
Tagged ANSI, CHESS, high vis garments, high vis vest, Home safety, OSHA, safety, traffic, traffic safety
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Electrical History Quiz
Most of us take electricity for granted. It is an interesting story about how the electrical grid got built. GE started making appliances to increase the demand for the real product–electricity. Did you know that the electrical code addressed charging … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, News, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Equipment, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, electric cars, electrical code, electrical safety, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, safety
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