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Hilarious OSHA Training Meme's!!
Published on 2012-03-14 14:26:00
These Meme's are brought to you by Easy Safety School - a national provider of online and on-site OSHA training. Stay Safe! > read more
New OSHA Videos | Preventing Sprains and Strains in Construction
Published on 2011-11-23 14:52:00
OSHA has recently released a new set of videos relating to construction hazards. In this blog post, we will be looking at videos concerning sprains and strains in the construction workplace. We hope you find these valuable and informational. Please check back for additional video topics. To learn about OSHA training online visit http://www.easysafetyschool.com/Sprains and Strains in ConstructionPulling CablesThis video addresses proper safety procedures when pulling cables in the constructio [..] > read more
New OSHA Videos Address Preventing Falls in Construction
Published on 2011-11-21 18:12:00
OSHA has recently released a new set of videos relating to construction hazards. In this blog post, we will be looking at videos concerning falls in the construction workplace. We hope you find these valuable and informational. Please check back for additional video topics. To learn about OSHA safety training courses visit http://www.easysafetyschool.com/Falls in ConstructionFloor OpeningsThis video addresses proper safety procedures when working around floor openings in the construction ind [..] > read more
OSHA's new Laboratory Safety Guidance document
Published on 2011-10-13 11:48:00
Electrical, fire, explosions, burn and falls, along with other hazards, are still a huge concern of laboratory workers. In an attempt to prevent and reduce these types of injuries and hazards, OSHA has released a new Laboratory Safety Guidance Document, which, covers preventative measures, safety equipment and proper safety procedures in the lab. We have also linked to the National Academies' Prudent Practices in the Laboratory manual.WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administr [..] > read more
New OSHA QuickCard, Fact Sheet and Poster for Working Safety in Trenches
Published on 2011-10-04 14:00:00
Trench related accidents are some of the most common and terrible deaths associated with construction, yet Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, says it is "entirely preventable". In an effort to increase trenching safety awareness and implementation, OSHA has released 3 new documents to help prevent trenching accidents. These include a new Fact Sheet, a QuickCard and a Poster. We have included links to these important safety documents below. Get safe by taking our onli [..] > read more
OSHA Training in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Riverside, California
Published on 2011-09-27 16:28:00
Easy Safety School is the premiere provider of on-site Cal/OSHA 10 and 30 hour training classes in California. Thanks to our partnership with the best local California trainers, we can now offer on-site training within 300 miles of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Inland Empire and Riverside, CA. Our on-site training courses are affordable, convenient and fun. Please visit our OSHA Training in California page to request a training or a quote. In addition to Cal/OSHA courses, we also of [..] > read more
Formaldehyde Hazards with Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Solution and Brasil Cacau Cadiveu
Published on 2011-09-27 13:17:00
OSHA has updated with hazard alert to hair salon owners after new agency investigations, an FDA warning and incorrect material safety data sheets were sent to hair salons. The products under question are the Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Solution and Brasil Cacau Cadiveu which can release high amounts of formaldehyde during normal use.Download OSHA's Letter HereWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a revised hazard [..] > read more
New Nail Gun Injury Prevention Document
Published on 2011-09-21 13:45:00
Nail gun related injuries are incredibly common -- accounting for +/- 37,000 visits to the emergency room last year. In an attempt to reduce this number, a new document from NIOSH and OSHA has been released which targets nail gun safety in the workplace. Read the full article below...Download the Nail Gun HandbookWASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have developed new guidance, Nail Gun Saf [..] > read more
OSHA Addresses Workplace Violence with New Compliance Directive
Published on 2011-09-20 14:53:00
Get OSHA 30 hour training online at Easy Safety School -- OSHA's new directive will establish uniform procedures for responding to complaints and incidents of violence in the workplace. Also, inspections will be help for industries that are at high risk of work related violence. These include social service work, healthcare and late-night retail businesses. Read more about the new directive below.WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a directive on Enf [..] > read more
OSHA to Strengthen Whistleblower Protection Program
Published on 2011-09-19 11:11:00
A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing or faults within an organization in the hope of stopping or preventing it. OSHA has been working on new ways to protect whistleblowers from punishment or unlawful termination from their jobs.Download OSHA's new Whistleblower Investigations ManualWASHINGTON – In a continuing effort to improve the Whistleblower Protection Program, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is implementin [..] > read more
OSHA's new Annual Inspection Plan for Hazardous Workplaces
Published on 2011-09-12 11:55:00
Check out this article from OSHA.gov. It talks about OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting (SST) program in which OSHA will direct more attention to enforcing safety in high-hazard workplaces. This year the minimum number of employees required to warrant an inspection under the SST program has decreased from 40 to 20. OSHA will also be evaluating the program's effectiveness and impact on future compliance issues and OSHA standards. Here is the article:WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's O [..] > read more
Big Discounts for Group Safety Training
Published on 2011-06-23 14:28:00
Did you know that with a group of 5 or more students, you are eligible for discount pricing for online safety training courses? Well, you are. The more students you have, the larger the savings. Our group rates are backed by our low > read more
Our New York OSHA Training Site
Published on 2011-06-21 18:16:00
Easy Safety School is proud to announce our new website, OSHA Training in New York. Check it our for OSHA Training opportunities in New York City, Manhattan, Buffalo and more. > read more
OSHA's Three Month Phase-in For Residential Construction Fall Protection
Published on 2011-06-14 11:56:00
This article is taken from OSHA.gov. Find out more about OSHA's proposed 3 month Phase-on for residential construction fall protection at http://www.easysafetyschool.com/. Easy Safety School is your source for OSHA training, safety relate > read more
Radiation Dispersal from Japan and the effect on American Workers
Published on 2011-03-29 12:03:00
This post has been taken directly from the OSHA.gov website. It provides basic information regarding the likelihood of radiation from Japan making its way to the U.S., and what workers need to know to stay safe. As of right now, it seems > read more
OSHA Training in Nevada website is now open.
Published on 2011-01-25 12:08:00
With the new updated OSHA law effective January 1, 2011, many people in Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City are scrambling to get their OSHA 10 and 30 hour cards. Fortunately, it is now easier than ever to get your OSHA Outreach card. Easy Safety S > read more
US Labor Department's OSHA acts to protect residential roofing workers
Published on 2011-01-17 16:31:00
Agency rescinds Clinton-era directive and gives workers more safeguards against fallsWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new directive withdrawing a former one that allowed r > read more
Welcome our new Cal/OSHA training website
Published on 2011-01-03 14:00:00
Easy Safety School is proud to announce our new website that is dedicated to Cal/OSHA training. The website shall cover current and upcoming Cal/OSHA news, training courses, media, and more. For more information or to visit the site pleas > read more
OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations for 2010
Published on 2010-12-15 18:01:00
In 2010 OSHA issued over 94,000 safety-related citations for violations. OSHA stated that nearly half of the total violations were accounted for by the top 10 safety violations. Not much has changed from the previous year, with the top four (scaffold > read more
Top 10 Hints Your Cal/OSHA Inspection Is Going Poorly
Published on 2010-12-01 15:18:00
10. Cal/OSHA sets up shop in your parking lot... in a FEMA trailer. 9. The inspector knows your employees by their first names. 8. You realize that you fired the inspector last year. 7. The inspector begins the opening conference with the words "You > read more
New York City Latino/immigrant worker safety and health summit on Tuesday, Nov. 16 hosted by OSHA and NIOSH
Published on 2010-11-18 17:26:00
NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will co-sponsor the New York City Action Summ > read more
Occupational Safety and Health News Round-Up
Published on 2010-11-11 17:23:00
For those of you who haven't visited The Pump Handle (Safety Blog), check out their safety news round-up for a nice compilation of current happenings in the world of health and safety! They are a great blog with a great writing staff. Enj > read more
OSHA Encourages Crowd Management on Black Friday
Published on 2010-11-03 17:46:00
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging CEOs of 14 major retail companies to take precautions to prevent worker injuries during Black Friday and the holiday season's other major sales > read more
OSHA Works to Improve Training Program
Published on 2010-11-03 17:41:00
WASHINGTON — OSHA recently revised its policy for all Outreach Training Programs to address the number of hours each day a student may spend in OSHA 10- and 30-hour classes. OSHA revised the length of daily classroom instruction to prevent workers > read more
OSHA targets high-hazard work sites for inspection
Published on 2010-10-25 18:14:00
Well, this makes a great deal of sense. If I was going to target certain work sites for inspection, I think a high hazard level would be number 1 on the list. Check out OSHA's official press release regarding their plan to inspect high-hazard works > read more