Safety

6 Tips for Starting a Safety Program

8/10/2021 - Horizon Solutions

Starting a safety program is the right thing to do, preventing workplace injuries while helping you avoid hefty OSHA fines. Keep the following six tips in mind as you develop your program.

Understanding the Hierarchy of Controls

6/29/2021 - Brendan Behr

Before performing a task, assessing the potential for hazard exposure is imperative. Taking steps to mitigate the risk of injury starts with understanding the hierarchy of controls.

Resources for Advancing Your Safety Journey

6/22/2021 - Horizon Solutions

Safety is a culture that needs to permeate a company from the top down. That’s why we’ve created a suite of resources to help you develop your safety culture on your safety journey.

Job Safety is a Right

6/15/2021 - Horizon Solutions

Job safety is vital to OSHA compliance. Federal law entitles workers to a safe workplace. That means employers must keep workplaces free of known health and safety hazards.

Returning to Normal Amid COVID-19 Safety Concerns

6/8/2021 - Horizon Solutions

With infection rates down and vaccination rates up, many employers are asking their workers to come back to the office. How are companies addressing ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns?

Prevent Workplace Incidents by Avoiding the Top 10

6/1/2021 - Horizon Solutions

OSHA’s top ten list of most frequently cited standards shows the potential for accidents and injuries—and a starting place to prevent workplace incidents.

Top 3 Working at Height Hazards

5/11/2021 - Horizon Solutions

Working at height refers to work performed above another level. Knowing the hazards can save lives. From fall prevention to fall protection, this post can help you improve workplace safety.

Face Masks: Fact or Fiction

3/16/2021 - Brendan Behr

When it comes to face masks, do you know the difference between fact and fiction? Let’s clear the air with some guidance on what masks can and can’t do to keep you safe at work and in public.

Updated Fall Arrest Standards

1/14/2021 - Jim Lanz

In recent years, both OSHA and ANSI have updated fall arrest standards. Are you aware of the new compliance requirements? Learn about updates for ladders and self-retracting lanyards.

Resolve to Increase Safety in the Workplace

12/22/2020 - Horizon Solutions

Increase safety in your workplace and avoid OSHA fines. This post will help you focus on critical safety considerations in five key areas to protect workers and prevent injuries.

Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting for a Pandemic

12/1/2020 - Horizon Solutions

Whether you’re reopening after a shut-down period or looking to stave off rising infection rates, these workplace cleaning and disinfecting tips from the CDC, OSHA, and the EPA can help.

6 Office Safety Considerations

11/3/2020 - Horizon Solutions

Though the threats may seem less imminent and the injuries less severe, office safety is critical to employee wellness. Let’s look at six areas to consider for your office safety program.

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