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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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

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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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OSHA Recordkeeping – 2012 OSHA 300 Summaries should be posted

OSHA 300 logs must be completed and the summaries posted by Feb 1.  Here are a few pointers: If you had ten or more employees at any time during the year, complete the log. Record only cases where the employee … Continue reading

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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