The Many Challenges Of Logging Safety

Forestry and logging represent some of the most difficult safety challenges of any industry. From a risk manager’s perspective, many of the different hazards associated with heights, heavy machinery, power tools and motorized vehicles are amplified by the fact that workers are asked to constantly adapt themselves to new outdoor environments that are much harder to control in terms of risk mitigation.

Cold Weather Protection for Field Workers

With colder weather on the horizon in many states, and with some northern climates already in the grip of temperatures bordering on uncomfortable, it is once again time to consider the ergonomic and safety implications of outdoor work during the winter season.

Hazardous Materials – Chemical Personal Protection Equipment

Risk managers in every industry are aware of the fact that despite their best preparations and most carefully laid plans, accidents can and do happen in the workplace. Just as managers work diligently to create a jobsite where the chances of an injury-causing incident are greatly reduced, they must also ensure that individual workers are protected from harm should the unthinkable actually occur.

OSHA Issues Final Rule for PPE Standard

In an effort to capitalize on the technological advancements made in personal protective equipment or (PPE), OSHA has revised its PPE standards in its sections for general industry, shipyards, long-shoring, and marine terminals. The revision, which will take effect on October 9, 2009, is just a continuation of OSHA’s commitment to update or remove outdated references in its standards.