• The Oil and Gas Industry Takes a Progressive Approach to Safety Training

    By Tracy Bennett A consortium of experts embrace blended learning and it seems to be working for the oil and gas industry. The modern recipe for vocational training begins with partnerships between industry, education and workforce development. However, it’s the right application of technology that provides the secret ingredient in delivering training to meet the

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  • OSHA: Dollar General Ignores Safety Inspectors

    Merchandise retailer Dollar General fined after investigators discover company still fails to clear blocked exits despite previously being warned. Discount retailer Dollar General continues to ignore federal workplace safety inspectors who previously have warned the company to correct hazards that could potentially jeopardize customer and employee safety during an emergency situation. OSHA recently responded to

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  • Do You Know the Three E’s of Hand Protection Management?

    By Sean Barbeau, QSSP Bing! My email chimes as I receive an Outlook reminder. Usually, they alert me to upcoming conference calls or a task to be completed. This particular message reads, “OSHA Violations.” At 9 a.m. on the first Monday of each month, I receive a recurring reminder to check the OSHA Enforcement web

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  • Smoked Out: Are Firefighters in More Danger than Ever Before?

    By Carla Williams New construction materials are making firefighting more hazardous to the health and well being of first responders, as well as building tenants and homeowners. At first glance, our towns and neighborhoods may look safer from fire hazards than they were 50 years ago. Today’s homes and businesses are equipped with more advanced

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