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As a supervisor in a professional institution, the idea of sexual harassment can be a scary one. Even if it isn’t an ongoing issue at your workplace, it’s easy to feel uncertain about your ability to respond to potential sexual harassment claims. After all, an improperly handled sexual harassment case can result in some expensive […]

On the job, chances are you encounter potential falling, flying, rolling, and swinging objects multiple times a day. Ideally, your workplace should be free from these hazards. Unfortunately, in many cases, it’s not possible to completely eliminate these kinds of hazards. Keep reading to learn what to do if a hard hat sustains impact, what […]

If you’re new to operating heavy machinery, you might understandably feel nervous about driving a forklift. Forklift safety is a serious matter. With over 8,000 forklift-related injuries occurring annually in the US, it’s easy to feel concerned about the risks they present. While driving a forklift is a serious responsibility, though, you can overcome a […]

Mobile elevating work platforms or MEWPs are broken into groups and types. The various classifications may seem irrelevant to you right now, but when it comes time to select the appropriate machine for a job task, you will need to know what these MEWP types are. What is the meaning of MEWP? Before we jump […]

What is a floor sweeper and what does it do? A floor sweeper is a machine that uses brushes and a vacuum to gather debris from the floor. It can come as a small walk-behind model, a medium-sized stand-on model, or a large ride-on model. More specifically, the floor sweeper cleans up dust and small […]

Hot Work-related accidents occur every year and can sometimes be fatal. From 2013-2017 fire departments responded to an average of 4,630 structure fires involving hot work per year. Unfortunately, accidents that occur today still result in deaths. Therefore, it is essential and required by OSHA for workers in this field to obtain a Hot Work […]

Lockout/tagout is the practice of using an energy isolating device to stop machines and equipment from moving unexpectedly during maintenance. But the term “lockout/tagout” clearly refers to two distinct methods. In fact, lockout and tagout procedures do vary both in how they look and when they should be used. If you work with or around […]

Electrical safety is just as important in the home as it is outdoors. No matter the season, we expect the insides of our homes to be comfortable and secure. Maintaining that comfort and security, though, means knowing how to use electrical appliances responsibly. Never plug or unplug an appliance if your hands are wet or […]

Believe it or not, there is no special bucket truck license you have to earn before getting behind the wheel of a bucket truck. In many cases, a regular driver’s license will work just fine. Depending on the type of truck, though, you might want to think about applying for a commercial driver’s license (CDL). […]

It takes experience and proper training to safely operate a forklift. In order to get certified for operation, you need a license. And as with most licenses, these will expire in time. So how and where do you renew your forklift license? Today, we’ll take a look at what steps you need to take to […]

COVID-19 hasn’t slowed our writing team down. This year, they have finished writing our new HAZWOPER 40-hour training. They completed much of this feat while isolated at home during a state-wide lockdown. Needless to say, the entire Hard Hat Training team is excited to round off our HAZWOPER courses with the 40-hour; our customers can […]

5 Quick Steps to Getting OSHA Certified Determine whether you need certification in construction, maritime, or general industry training. The OSHA 10 and OSHA 30-hour courses are offered for employees in the construction, maritime, and general industries. Ask your employer which one you need. Find a certified OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour course. OSHA has authorized […]