There is no place in the work place for drugs/alcohol. Ahh, come on, drugs are very where; more and more states are legalizing marijuana. And everyone enjoys a beer now and then. Let’s be adult about this. Well, not so fast. First, some quick stats: 65% of all work place incidents are drug/alcohol related; And [...]
Inspect and examine your work place before starting work. Or know before you go. If you are a mine operator you know that the Mine Safety Health Act (MSH Act) requires a workplace exam to be conducted before employees start their day. 30 CFR 56.18002 requires mine operators to not only conduct when work place [...]
Are there age limits on people working at a mine site? Or, know before you go. So you operate a mine. You are always seeking good employees. Mining is hard work and finding enthusiastic employees is a challenge. You are approached by a motivated young person (age 17) who impresses you and you feel this [...]
Most folks under 40 have heard of “netiquette”. That is the behavior for those online, using social networking, etc. For example, be nice, show respect, even to those with whom you may disagree. No name-calling. Well, I can hear you asking what does online etiquette have to do with safety. Glad you asked. The workplace [...]
Client versions don’t always match up with evidence. Sometimes it’s oversight, poor or selective memory, or just plain ignorance. It happens. Legal practitioners always keep this concern in the back of their mind when accepting a case. Too bad there’s no way to “crystal ball” the case before you commence discovery, set depositions, or set [...]
Static electricity. As a child did you ever shuffle your stocking feet on a carpet and then touch someone, a sibling perhaps? Fun huh. Well, at least for one of you. Static electricity is introduced to most of us in this way. But static electricity in the workplace, particularly around flammables and combustibles, presents a [...]
Your client calls you about a potential litigation situation. And the client is pleased to announce they’ve taken the proactive step of finding and talking to an expert witness. The client likes this expert. They want you, their attorney, to talk to the expert and use them for their case. Is there a real problem [...]
Hand and power tools are a great boon to construction, manufacturing, and repair work today. Electric drills help boreholes and drive fasteners in place. Circular saws make cutting materials faster and, in many instances, deliver better and straighter cuts. Band saws help make unusual shape cuts. But with any tool, there are some simple but [...]
Safety training plays a big role in workplace safety. Fall protection training is required in certain instances in the workplace. Most of us have climbed trees in our youth. Climbing trees is a youthful event. The desire to climb toward the sky (or so it appeared) to see further, see if it could be done, [...]
Ladder safety. Or, what goes up depends on how it comes down. That is up to you. Ladders are an important tool for many tasks. Falling from a ladder is an unpleasant and potentially, life long negative impact on your way of life. Safety tips: Read the labels on the ladder to know what its [...]