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October is National Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Drug and alcohol abuse is a growing issue, affecting many directly and indirectly; it deserves to be appropriately acknowledged and understood. Let’s briefly go over how substance abuse can affect your workplace. While OSHA does not currently have policies requiring a drug-free workplace, the Division of Workplace Programs […]

Bullying is only something that happens to kids on the playground, right? Wrong. It can just as easily take place in the workplace. Just think: the average employee spends more time interacting with co-workers than their own friends or family. That means that your relationships with your co-workers have a huge impact on your day-to-day […]

Hopefully, you will never have to talk yourself or someone else down from committing suicide, but it’s best to always be prepared. Today, we want to look at all the resources available if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide. Crisis Hotlines Crisis hotlines provide immediate support to millions of individuals each year. They […]

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that soil exposed by construction activities is vulnerable to erosion. In fact, runoff from a construction site can result in the loss of 35–45 tons of sediment per acre each year. Even during a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to streams than would be […]

We here at Hard Hat Training continue to expand our catalog so we can bring you the training you need to go home safe and sound every day. That is why we are excited to announce our latest training, Overhead Electric Utilities. What’s in It? Our Overhead Electric Utilities training takes a look at proper […]

In the News: Skid Steer Accident Kills Child Skid steer loaders are a small yet powerful piece of machinery that serve in a variety of functions. They are common in many industries from farms to construction. However, like any machine, a skid steer accident can occur if operators don’t safely operate them. Consider the following […]

Almost 80 concrete and masonry workers die each year in the United States from workplace accidents (BLS). Today, we will look at some accidents in the news involving concrete and masonry construction. Concrete is an ideal building material because it is durable. Structures made of concrete last much longer because they can withstand weathering, erosion, […]

If your job requires the use of highly hazardous chemicals, there is potential for an accidental release to occur at any time. This, in turn, creates the possibility of disaster. That is why Process Safety Management is so important. Read on to learn more! What is Process Safety Management? Process Safety Management (PSM) is a […]

We can’t turn on the news without coming across evidence of unrest surrounding diversity and equality in America. While it may seem like uncertain or even scary times in the nation or even around the globe, this is also a time of opportunity. Now more than ever, companies have an opportunity to prioritize workplace equality […]

There are more than 40,000 struck by falling object recordable incidents each year (BLS). Falling object fatalities contribute to 9.4% of the deaths in the construction industry. If you don’t think you need to worry about falling objects on your worksite, listen to this last statistic. Each day in the United States, 143 employees are […]

Heat stress sneaks up on you during the summer, especially if you’re working in the sun all day. One minute you could be enjoying the sunshine and the next your head is throbbing, your throat is dry, and your skin is stinging. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the norm for you. Some simple planning […]

What is an OSHA Card? OSHA cards are small, wallet-sized cards that can be carried on your person. For more information detailing exactly what an OSHA card is and is not check out our article What is an OSHA card? Everything You Need to Know. To put it simply, they are obtained by completing an […]