Last week our Safety Director Brian Desrosiers, SMS, CHST, CIE conducted OSHA 30 training at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy for 32 students - all seniors. Four of the participants were summer interns at PSG! Topics covered included How to Identify and Eliminate Job Site Hazards, Fall Protection, ARC Flash and PPE. #safety #skilledtrades #hvac
Principal Consultant at Alcan Solutions | EHS&S Software Strategy & Solutions | Driving Sustainable Environmental, Health & Safety Innovations
In 2023, failures in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures led to several fatal incidents. OSHA estimates that proper compliance with LOTO standards could prevent around 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries annually. However, violations of these safety measures continue to be a significant issue. In 2023, there were approximately 2,139 LOTO-related citations, with several tragic fatalities reported as a result of improper energy control measures during maintenance and servicing activities. These fatalities often involve workers being caught in or crushed by machinery that had not been properly de-energized, as well as failures in safety training and enforcement of LOTO procedures. While specific fatality numbers directly tied to LOTO violations in 2023 are still being compiled, OSHA data from previous years suggests that LOTO failures consistently contribute to a considerable portion of workplace deaths. Alcan Solutions can help reduce if not eliminate serious injuries from LOTO infractions, using our Hazard identification and inspection programs. Let's make sure people get home safe.
Associate Safety Professional, BLS Instructor, Veteran, Safety Leader and Mentor
“We’ve always done it this way” These are some of the hardest words for a safety professional to hear. Especially when they come from your son talking about a supervisor on his new job site. My son recently started his electrical apprenticeship with a well known company in the local area. Yesterday he came home and was talking to me about his day at work. While talking he mentioned that his supervisor on the site was working on something that was still live and said, “you shouldn’t do this but I don’t want to go all the way to the panel.” I was surprised to hear that this happened. I was even more surprised that the supervisor said those words out loud and then did it anyway, in front of two future electricians. We talked about LOTO and we also talked about speaking up when safety is involved. Being new can make it tough to speak up. So we played a few things out. In this case, we deciddd next time my son will simply say, “can you show me how to shut this off at the panel first?” Or, “I will go check the panel next f you want”. This allows the supervisor to think twice and teach the right way instead of building bad habits. Stay safe out there!
Safety Moment Monday: With the start of a new year, we challenged all our team members to reflect and affirm their personal commitment to safety. Here are some of the replies we received: “My commitment to safety is to provide resources, information, and experienced supervision to ensure all proper procedures are being followed and workers are going home at the end of the day.” “My commitment is to always ask questions if I don’t understand a task I have been given.” “As an experienced industry worker, my commitment to safety is to lead by example and mentor apprentices to foster a good safety culture. To provide wisdom and interference when something is unsafe.” What is your commitment to safety? #masteccanada #safetymoment #safety #commitment
Young or old, apprentice or foreman, our number one rule: Safety first on the job! #SafetyFirst
Safety starts with your mindset, which is why every morning each of our field crews fill out an individual FOCUS (Focus, Observe, Check, Use, Sign) form to help them identify and mitigate safety risks. One way to mitigate risks, as apprentice Trever Sleight shares, is to make sure you're using the right tool for the job. #nationalconstructionsafetyweek #ConstructionSafety #HuntElectric #SafetyWeek2024
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Wow…. Just WOW! If what is contained in the article is true, it sounds like the Chicago Transit Authority has some work to do when it comes to employee safety! The gloves the employee was issued to “protect” them from caustic train cleaning chemicals are clearly lineman’s / electrician’s gloves and are not rated for chemical use!!! In fact, the manufacturer recommends that if they come into contact with any chemicals, that the gloves should be removed from service, immediately cleaned and tested by the manufacturer. Disciplinary action against employees who refuse to do work because the work is unsafe if about as low as you can get and will result in serious liability for the taxpayers of the City of Chicago. Employers MUST do better than this. There is zero excuse for allowing unqualified workers to use corrosive chemicals without proper training and PPE. #safety #workplacesafety #dobetter #OSHA #safetytraining #PPE
We go beyond policies and procedures with safety. When we do safety audits, we tour the job site with everyone from foremen to apprentices to project managers. For us, it's about taking the time to really understand the obstacles they may face to safety. Investing the time into listening shows us their mindset. In this clip, our leader, Aaron Landolt, talks about our approach to really hearing every voice and lifting them up. Watch the full episode of Doing the Hard Work, featuring Calvin Clark, our Vice President of Health & Safety, at https://lnkd.in/ghEfKtUD. #ConstructionSafetyWeek
As the deadline for submitting OSHA logs approaches, it's crucial for businesses to ensure compliance with safety regulations. At Merit Apprenticeship Alliance, we prioritize the well-being of our partners by providing guidance and support to meet these requirements. Maintaining accurate OSHA logs is not just a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of ensuring a safe work environment. Compliance is more than just a box to check – it's about protecting the well-being of workers and ensuring the success of businesses. As the deadline for OSHA logs approaches, count on us to have your back and support you in meeting your obligations. Together, we can create safer and more productive work environments for all. #OSHA #SafetyFirst #Compliance #MeritAlliance #WorkplaceSafety #Partnership #construction #constructionindustry
👨🚒 Starting 'em young and igniting a passion for safety! Today, my little apprentice joined me in mastering the ropes of fire safety, learning the vital role of fire extinguishers. 🔥 Teaching him not just about putting out fires, but about the crucial importance of having the right tools ready to prevent them from spreading. Together, we're lighting the way for a safer tomorrow! 💡 Who says learning can't be a fiery adventure? #SafetyFirst #TeachingMoments #FireExtinguishers 🚒👨👦
Just one video this week as the trainee course completed the third week with BA. This week they have mainly been completing BA wears in a variety of situations ahead of assessment next week. However we have spent some time looking at fire behaviour including this session discussing trench effect, and the ferocity of flames when the trench is enclosed. Understanding how fire behaves is a crucial skill for firefighters allowing them to predict development and select the best approach to extinguishing.
Construction Specialist
2moThanks Brian! Setting up the future workforce for a safer tomorrow.