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There is often confusion about what it takes to become a tow truck driver, especially when considering what types of licensing and certification is necessary. With GCWRs and levels of certifications, the confusion is certainly understandable. However, when you break it all down, it’s surprisingly simple. What is a CDL, and do I need one? […]

What is beryllium? Beryllium is a steel-gray metal that is soft and low density. It is usually found in small concentrations in the Earth’s crust, but it is not a material found on its own. Rather, it is extracted from minerals such as beryl and bertrandite. Beryllium dust and fumes are incredibly toxic to the […]

Lifting There is a variety of ways that an employee can overexert and get injured in the workplace. Each year there are around 264 million days of lost work in the American workplace due to back injuries. Most of these injuries are caused by pushing, pulling, poor posture, twisting, and most commonly lifting heavy objects. […]

Many worksites are noisy environments, to the point that this noise can cause long-term damage to workers hearing. It’s estimated that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise each year, so taking preventative measures is very important. OSHA has standards and requirements for hearing conservation programs and devices, but this gets a little […]

There is an estimated 25 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at any given time. Human trafficking refers to the act of exploiting people for forced labor or commercial sex. It is essentially modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is a problem across the world and in the United States. You may believe that human trafficking doesn’t exist where […]

Since the beginning of railroads and locomotives, rail yards have been an essential tool to facilitate train travel. These depots allow trains to switch tracks, change their cars, and get the maintenance that they need after running 24/7. From fuel tanks to branching tracks, there is a lot to be seen and utilized at a […]

What is OSHA? OSHA is an acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is in effect through all 50 states. OSHA’s mission is to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions” for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, […]

Mold, we’ve all seen it growing on all old food or in narrow cabinets. But what exactly is mold? Mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. It can come in the form of yeasts, mildews, and puffballs. It generally has a fuzzy appearance and causes biodegradation of natural […]

The results from arc flashes are usually very violent when a worker is nearby and can cause serious injury or death. The serious threat arc flashes can make in a workplace, OSHA and Cal OSHA have set standards to help prevent serious injuries or death. There are several safety rules that you need to familiar […]

On September 9th the US Department of Labor announced that $3.3 million would be granted to expand job opportunities for women. The purpose of the grant is to help recruit, train, and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs as well as nontraditional occupations, according to US Secretary of Labor Marty J. […]

Your employee sustains a small cut on their arm while performing their daily work responsibilities. It’s work-related, but is it OSHA recordable? The short answer is no. According to OSHA, an injury only needs to be recorded if it meets some specific requirements. These include: -work-related fatality -Injury that requires medical treatment beyond first aid […]

It was a routine day with the public works department. You and a co-worker were just asked to check out the sewer in a residential area. The neighbors were complaining about a bad smell coming from one of the manholes. Your co-worker climbs down into the manhole to investigate. Then, he goes silent. You think […]