Safety Management Blog

Guides, data, and best practices for workplace safety.

Hot Work Permit Procedures Guide

Hot work permit procedures protect workers and facilities from fire and explosion hazards during welding, cutting and brazing operations. This guide covers every step of the hot work permit process - from hazard assessment through fire watch requirements - so your team stays compliant and safe.

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Fleet Safety Management Guide

Fleet safety management is the backbone of any organization that relies on vehicles for daily operations. This guide covers program development, driver training, vehicle inspections and incident reporting strategies to protect your workforce on the road.

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OSHA Reporting Deadlines Explained

OSHA requires employers to report workplace fatalities within 8 hours and hospitalizations, amputations or eye losses within 24 hours. This guide breaks down every deadline, explains how to file and covers the most common reporting mistakes.

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Spring Workplace Safety Tips

Spring brings unique workplace hazards - wet surfaces, severe weather, allergens and overexertion from seasonal ramp-ups. This guide covers prevention strategies for every spring risk.

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Excavation Competent Person Duties

An excavation competent person is required by OSHA on every trenching and excavation jobsite. This guide details their duties, qualifications and daily responsibilities so your team meets 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P requirements without gaps.

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Safety Meeting Sign-In Sheet Guide

A safety meeting sign-in sheet is a dated record that proves who attended a specific safety training session or toolbox talk. This guide explains what to include, how to store records and why digital sign-in tools are replacing paper.

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BBS Observation Program Guide

A behavior-based safety observation program identifies at-risk behaviors before they cause injuries. This guide covers implementation from observer training through data analysis.

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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Lockout/tagout prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries per year. This guide covers all 7 energy types, the 8 LOTO steps, group lockout and training requirements.

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How to Calculate TRIR (Incident Rate)

The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) measures workplace safety performance by calculating the number of OSHA-recordable incidents per 100 full-time workers per year. This guide breaks down the formula, walks through real examples and explains what a good TRIR looks like across industries.

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