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8 Tips on Writing a Good Housekeeping Plan.
One of the most important factors in accident and injury prevention is practicing good housekeeping. When work areas are orderly and clean, workers can do their job more efficiently.
A good housekeeping program will result in both immediate and long range results. There will be less tripping, slipping, bumping and dropping. You can lower your company’s [...]
How the Clean Water Act affects all businesses, big and small.
The Clean Water Act, established by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a must read and must know for every business owner. As a business owner it is your responsibility to make sure you follow the rules and regulations of the EPA Clean Water Act to keep our waters safe, and, according to the Clean [...]
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What are Nonpoint Source Pollution and Best Management Practices?
What is Nonpoint Source Pollution? Nonpoint source pollution is generated from land runoff resulting from precipitation. As the runoff moves over the land surface, it picks up and carries away natural and manmadepollutants and deposits them into waterways, wetlands and ground water. Human activity can dramatically increase nonpoint source pollution potential.
Why is nonpoint source pollution [...]
OHSA Cold Weather Safety Guide.
Winter is just around the corner. Cold related illnesses can slowly overcome an individual who has been chilled by cold temperature, strong winds or wet clothing. You need to recognize the environmental and workplace conditions that can lead to cold-induced injuries and illnesses. Here are some basic ways to protect your workers.
Proper clothing for cold, wet and [...]
21Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
EPA Releases Lean and Environment Toolkit
The EPA has released a Lean and Environment Toolkit. This easy to follow kit offers practical techniques and strategies that can help lean, environmental, and other specialists at the shopfloor deliver environmentally protective decisions as a routine task. It draws heavily from the experience of the EPA’s partners and organizations who have pioneered integrated approaches [...]
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12 Forklift Drivers Safety Tips
Operating a forklift is an important job. The federal goverment requires that all lift truck operators be trained and authorized by their organizatons. OSHA federal regulation CFR1910.178 states that “Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.” It is a good idea to print these forklift saftey tips out [...]
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8 Ergonomic Tips for Office Workers When Using A Computer.
Here are some simple steps that you can take to help alleviate the pains, strains and long term medical problems that can develop over time by working on a computer on a daily basis. These ergonomic tips are easy to implement. By providing your employees with this information as well as the tools needed (wrist [...]
3Aug2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
9 Small Businesses That Generate the Most Hazardous Waste.
If you work with pesticides, solvents, cleaners and fuel oils you probably generate hazardous waste. If your small business is one of those listed below you need to have a plan to handle your hazardous waste.
1. Agriculture
2. Auto repair
3. Dry cleaning
4. Manufacturing
5. Painting
6. Pest control
7. Photo finishing
8. Printing
9. Service Stations
The generator of hazardous waste is [...]
6 Best Management Practices to Prevent Storm Water Runoff Pollution.
The six Best Management Practices (BMP) for commercial locations to prevent Storm water runoff pollution are.
1) Do not wash oils, soaps and greases into streets or storm drains. Wash vehicles or equipment in wash bays hooked up to the sanitary sewer.
2) Fueling islands should have a canopy or cover over them.
3) Barrels containing hazardous liquids [...]
10 Steps to Improve Traffic Safety Performance.
Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes has been developed by OSHA, NHTSA and NETS. The 10 steps to improve traffic safety performance are as follows:
1. Senior Management Commitment & Employee Involvement
2. Written Policies and Procedures
3. Driver Agreements
4. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Checks
5. Crash Reporting and Investigation
6. Vehicle Selection, Maintenance and Inspection
7. Disciplinary Action [...]
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