Safety practices and procedures in the workplace are part of federal regulations overseen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Regardless of regulations, a work environment promoting ...

Industrial safety procedures and rules date back to the 19th century when the United States enacted its first legislation to regulate the conditions of work in factories. They have since developed ...

Many professions and workplaces expose their employees to toxic chemicals. Without proper training, employees are at a greater risk of injury from these substances. Employers have a responsibility to ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

A comprehensive plan that the University has developed and implemented to prevent workplace violence. The plan includes procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to incidents of ...

In machine shops, slipping safety standards will affect the workers and equipment. With rotating parts, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, and fine airborne particulates, even a momentary lapse can ...

Through the Vice President for Research & Innovation, the President of the University of Nevada, Reno has delegated to the Director of the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department the ...

In every workplace, whether it's an office setting or a construction site, the concept of risk tolerance plays a crucial role in determining the overall health and safety standards. Risk tolerance ...

US businesses need to "do significantly better" in supporting workplace safety, according to a recent survey from BSI Building a thriving workplace: The power of a leading well-being program. “We've ...

The Director of Emergency Preparedness coordinates the Critical Incident Management Program and emergency procedures. These are designed to be an all-hazards disaster response and emergency management ...

We’ve developed policies for a wide variety of procedures. Contact us for a full copy of any policy listed below. Aerial Platforms and Scissor Lifts Aerial platform and scissor lifts are used by a ...