Emergency Preparedness and Response
Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs. Skyline is able to assist employers with their site-specific […]
Don’t forget to call 811 before planning any Excavation.
811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website (https://811beforeyoudig.com/811-in-your-state/) a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are one (1) type of rechargeable battery technology (other examples include sodium ion and solid state) that supplies power to many devices we use daily. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the manufacturing and industrial use of these batteries due to their superior energy storage characteristics. This increased use […]
Trenching and Excavation
The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is focusing on reducing trenching and excavation hazards. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers’ lives. To prevent cave-ins employers must (at a minimum) conduct the following: 1) SLOPE or bench trench walls;2) SHORE trench walls with supports; or3) SHIELD […]
Injury and Illness Recording (OSHA 300, 300A, 301)
Under OSHA’s recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR Part 1904 et seq.), many employers with ten (10) or more employees are required to keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses. These covered employers must keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses using OSHA Recordkeeping Forms (OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301) or equivalent forms. Please […]
Emergency Action Plans
The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Well developed emergency plans and proper site-specific employee training will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. Site-specific employee training will assist employees with understanding […]
KEEP DRIVERS SAFE
Texting while driving dramatically increases the risk of a motor vehicle injury or fatality. Employers need to make it clear to all workers that their company doesn’t require or condone texting while driving. It’s literally a matter of life and death. Skyline is able to assist employers with establishing site-specific Programs, Procedures, and Training to minimize hazards […]
Using Powered Equipment like Snow Blowers
It is important to make sure that powered equipment (e.g., snow blowers) are properly grounded to protect workers from electric shocks or electrocutions. When performing maintenance or cleaning, make sure the equipment is properly guarded and is disconnected from power sources. Skyline is able to assist employers with establishing site-specific Programs, Procedures, and Training to […]
Protect Workers Operating and Working Near Forklifts
OSHA states that forklifts are an essential piece of equipment in many workplaces. Although these powered industrial trucks (PIT) make work more efficient, they can pose serious hazards to those operating or working near them. Employers must inform workers on these hazards along with implementing site-specific programs, procedures, and training. Skyline is able to assist […]
Cold Hazards & Stressors
OSHA states that anyone working in a cold environment may be at risk of cold hazards and stressors. Some workers may be required to work outdoors in cold environments and for extended periods (e.g., snow cleanup crews; sanitation workers; police officers and emergency response and recovery personnel; emergency medical technicians). Skyline is able to assist […]