Hand tools and power tools are common to see at any worksite. Common hand tools include hammers, saws, chisels, shovels, pry bars, screwdrivers, and wrenches. Common power tools include electric tools, drill motors, impact wrenches, jackhammers, soil tampers, grinders, powder actuated tools and more.Read More »Hand and Power Tools
The OSHA standard for forklifts are covered in General Industry standards 1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks.
Driving a forklift is a serious responsibility. A fully loaded forklift can weigh thousands of pounds more than an automobile. Forklifts are less stable due to the 3-point suspension versus an automobile’s 4-point suspension. Steering requires greater judgment and operating skills; the back wheels do the turning as opposed to an automobile’s front wheels. Read More »Forklift Safety
We covered some things to be aware of for small businesses in a previous blog “Don’t let your TRIR take you down”, but we thought the topic was so important we developed an OSHA for small businesses training specifically for small businesses dealing with safety compliance. Read More »OSHA for Small Businesses
Here are some tips to stay safe!Read More »Have a fun and safe St Patrick’s Day Holiday from JJ Safety!
Prysmian Group is one of the latest companies to join ISNetworld® and take advantage of their contractor management network. Read More »Prysmian Group signs up with ISNetworld®!