Safety training, live trainers and OSHA data
Safety training, live trainers and OSHA data
Black Belt Safety blog
Plain-English posts checked against the OSHA standard they cite. Read one in 5 minutes, then train your crew.
OSHA extended the HazCom 2024 compliance dates by four months. Employers must update labels, the written program and training by Nov. 20, 2026.
Hazard Communication is OSHA's No. 2 citation. Fix the common gaps: written program, SDS access, container labels, training and the 2024 update.
What OSHA 1926.1060 requires for ladder and stairway training in construction: who needs it, who gives it, what it covers and when…
A simple ladder inspection checklist: rails, rungs, feet, locks, setup and the right ladder for the job, based on OSHA 1926.1053.
Ladders are a Top 5 OSHA citation. See the six most common ladder mistakes on construction sites and the simple fix for…
OSHA scaffold training splits by role. See who needs what: users, erectors and dismantlers, and the competent person, plus when to retrain…
A simple scaffold inspection checklist for the competent person: footing, frames, planks, guardrails, access and loads, checked before each work shift.
The scaffold rule (1926.451) is number 4 on OSHA's most cited list. See what it costs and 6 fixes: footing, planks, access…
BLS counted 5,070 work deaths in 2024. Falls, slips and trips caused 844, and 370 were construction and extraction workers. What it…
A simple 15-minute plan for OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls: walk an edge, check harness gear, plan the rescue and…
