Eye and face protection must be worn correctly by the worker and provided by the employer. Hear OSHA’s answers to important questions in this podcast. More: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/eye-face-protection-answers-osha/

Hot Work? You Need A Urine Color Chart

Mar 3rd, 2016 2m 46s

Hot work dehydrates employees. A urine color chart can help workers monitor hydration by checking the shade of yellow. So says government agency NIOSH. Get the chart and more here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/hot-work-you-need-a-urine-color

Emotional Driving Spikes Crashes Tenfold

Mar 1st, 2016 2m 50s

Emotional driving makes a person 10 times as likely to get in a crash. Hear how driving mad or sad can be worse than using a cell phone behind the wheel. Links and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/emotional-driving-spikes-crashes-tenfold/

Thermal Imaging With A Smartphone

Feb 25th, 2016 3m 24s

Thermal imaging can make a safer workplace. Hear about infrared cameras for the device in your pocket. Bigger yet, a new smartphone has one built in. See links and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/thermal-imaging-with-a-smartphone/

Chemical Hazards And Emergency Planning

Feb 23rd, 2016 3m 28s

Chemical hazards can lurk, unseen. The CSB says we should take a lesson from the West Fertilizer Company explosion. Listen for their study results. Check out: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/chemical-hazards-and-emergency-planning/

Occupational Skin Disease Stopped Cold

Feb 18th, 2016 3m 14s

Occupational skin disease (OSD) is caused by hazardous agents directly affecting the skin or creeping through it to wreak havoc with other body parts. More here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/occupational-skin-disease-stopped-dead/

Safety Signs You Need In The Workplace

Feb 16th, 2016 3m 10s

Safety signs help companies be OSHA compliant based on ANSI Z535 safety sign and tag standards. Hear about four categories of workplace safety signs. More: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/safety-signs-you-need-in-the-workplace/

Portable Containers In HazCom 2012

Feb 11th, 2016 2m 44s

Portable containers for hazardous chemicals in the workplace can have NO labeling in only two situations, according to OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard. Links and transcript: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/portable-containers-in-hazcom-2012/

Carbon Monoxide Hazards in Winter

Feb 9th, 2016 3m 9s

Carbon monoxide hazards spike in winter when heaters and fuel-gobbling equipment are used indoors. Beware of poisoning from odorless carbon monoxide. Check this: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/carbon-monoxide-hazards-in-winter/

Are Semi-Trailers Permit-Required Confined Spaces?

Feb 4th, 2016 3m 47s

Permit-required confined spaces aren’t just sewer pipes. Semi-trailers can be hazardous too. Hear about hazards in three trailer types, empty and loaded. Links and stuff here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/are-tractor-trailers-permit-required-

Forklift Blind Spots Are Unforgiving

Feb 2nd, 2016 2m 51s

Forklift blind spots are everywhere. Forward, back, left and right. Hear how to avoid collisions and injuries when hauling large loads or driving backward. See more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/forklift-blind-spots-are-unforgiving/

4 Hazards Of Storm Cleanup

Jan 28th, 2016 3m 4s

Storm cleanup done by company employees can cause them injury. Listen for tips on how to protect workers from the four major dangers of storm cleanup. Images and links: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/4-hazards-of-storm-cleanup/

5 Reasons For PPE Vending Machines

Jan 26th, 2016 3m 16s

PPE vending machines in the workplace can increase safety and lower cost. Hear about the many types of machines and the five arguments for installing one. Links to vendors: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/5-reasons-ppe-vending-machines/

First Aid Requirements for Workplaces

Jan 21st, 2016 3m 8s

First aid kits in the workplace are mandated by OSHA. Hear about the minimum standard changes in 2015, and if a person trained in first aid is necessary. Links and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/first-aid-requirements-for-workplaces

OSHA 300A Form Posting Deadline

Jan 19th, 2016 3m 36s

OSHA 300A is a safety form most employers need to display in the workplace by February 1 annually. Hear how to fill out the form and who is exempt. Links to forms and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/osha-300a-form-posting-deadline/

Temporary Wiring Is OK In Only 4 Situations

Jan 14th, 2016 2m 40s

Temporary wiring (like an extension cord) gets the thumbs-up from OSHA in just four settings. In only a couple of minutes, Dan Clark lays out the details. Wow. Even more here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/temporary-wiring-is-ok-in-only-4-situ

Arc Blast Hierarchy Of Controls

Jan 12th, 2016 3m 23s

Arc blast dangers can be minimized with a Hierarchy Of Controls. Hear the difference between arc flash and arc blast, plus the five methods to prevent them. Whoa, there’s more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/arc-blast-hierarchy-of-controls/

5 Tips For Snow Safety At Work

Jan 7th, 2016 3m 11s

Snow safety avoids on-the-job cold stress and slips, trips and falls. Plan ahead for the next flurry with the right PPE, equipment and vehicles. Check out: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/5-tips-for-snow-safety-at-work/

Ladder Safety At Work, Pt 2

Jan 5th, 2016 2m 52s

Ladder safety begins with both the boss and the worker. Hear tips on how they can increase safety on freestanding and self-supporting ladders. More goodness here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/ladder-safety-at-work-pt-2/

Trench Sloping Made Easy With Mobile App

Dec 31st, 2015 3m 13s

Trench sloping at a safe angle prevents cave-ins and saves lives. Trench Right is the free mobile app designed to calculate safe slopes in all soil types. App links and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/trench-sloping-made-easy-with-mobile-

5 Safety Goals For The New Year

Dec 28th, 2015 3m 18s

Safety goals in the workplace can be implemented or refined at year’s end to ensure a safe start to the new year. Hear about five targets of safety growth. More at https://www.thesafetybrief.com/5-safety-goals-for-the-new-year/

OSHA Inspection At Santa’s Workshop

Dec 18th, 2015 2m 48s

OSHA INSPECTION AT SANTA'S WORKSHOP is a song. It’s a gift to listeners of The Safety Brief podcast and a tip of the hat to OSHA employees. Merry Christmas! Lyrics and more: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/osha-inspection-at-santas-workshop/

Arc Flash and Winter Underwear

Dec 15th, 2015 2m 57s

Arc flash can melt synthetic underwear right to your skin. Wear arc-rated base layers, socks and briefs beneath an arc-rated jacket. More cool info: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/arc-flash-and-winter-underwear/

6 Steps To Head Off Forklift Overturns

Dec 8th, 2015 2m 47s

Forklift overturns are the leading cause of forklift deaths in the U.S. Hear about six simple ways to dodge overturns by respecting location and equipment. More: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/6-steps-to-head-off-forklift-overturns/

Respirator Fit Tests And Medical Evaluations

Dec 3rd, 2015 3m 18s

Respirator fit tests are required by OSHA. But the employer must also do a medical evaluation of an employee before they wear a respirator on the job. More at https://www.thesafetybrief.com/respirator-fit-tests-and-medical-evaluations/