OSHA has issued a final rule on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fit requirements which is set to go into effect on January 11th, 2025, which ...
October 2024 Upcoming Events and Observances
This October, there are several key safety initiatives which are dedicated to promoting health and security for workers. Highlights for this month ...
Chevron Overturned
On June 28th, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision to overturn the Chevron Deference. The decision to overturn the 40 year old ...
Understanding Experience Rating
What is experience rating? Experience rating is a tool used by insurance companies to determine the cost of workers compensation based on the ...
Dehydration
What is Dehydration? Dehydration occurs when a person’s body loses more fluids than it takes in. Fluid loss happens through sweat, urination, and ...
September 2024 Upcoming Events and Observances
This September, there are several safety initiatives and observances dedicated to promoting and protecting safety and health both on and off the ...
August 2024 Upcoming Events and Observances
August is a busy month in the safety world, with several important events being held to bring awareness to safety and health on and off the jobsite. ...
DOL Proposed Heat Rule
The Department of Labor has announced a new proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat. This rule will require employers to evaluate heat ...
Expanding Submission Requirements for Injury & Illness Submissions
DOL New Ruling: Expanding Submission Requirements for Injury & Illness Submissions The Department of Labor has announced a new rule which ...
Substance Abuse in the Construction Industry
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Workers in the construction industry are nearly twice as likely to have substance abuse ...
Committed to Mental Health: ESR Prioritizes Well-being in the Construction Industry
At Evolution Safety Resources, we understand that the construction industry can be physically and mentally demanding. With suicide prevention month ...
Elevating Professional Development: Inside ESR’s “Monthly Round Robin”
At Evolution Safety Resources (ESR), our commitment to workplace safety isn’t just a job—it’s a passion. We understand that the safety ...
ESR and Advance Concrete Join Forces to Champion Workplace Safety: A Recap of the Safety Day Rodeo
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, but it holds particular significance in high-risk sectors such as construction. Yesterday ...
Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
A recent study by the CDC found that the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate in the United States. Construction workers ...
The Top 10 OSHA Construction Violations Cited in 2022
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards for Construction Each year OSHA releases the top ten most frequently cited standards for the previous ...
OSHA Required Training – An Overview
Training (and retraining) is necessary to ensure that employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and their worksites safe. ...
Understanding the General Duty Clause
The General Duty Clause is a clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which addresses hazards for which no specific standard exists. ...
The Role of Behavior Based Safety
The Role of Behavior Based Safety Behavior-based safety (BBS) is a process used to improve overall workplace safety through focusing on the daily ...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Travel and Holiday Shopping
Traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile. ...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Watch Out for Fire-Starters
The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends, but they also can present seasonal safety hazards. Being aware of fire safety can have ...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Decorating Safety Tips
The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends, but they also can present seasonal safety hazards. Hospital emergency rooms treat ...
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standards
INTRODUCTION Chemicals have become an important element of almost every aspect of modern life. All of these chemicals from cleaning fluids to ...
Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Extension Ladders
Let’s examine some of the hazards your team may encounter while working on extension ladders and discuss what employers and workers can do to reduce ...
Floor Joist and Decking Installation Safety
Installing floor joists and decking can be a dangerous task if precautions are not taken to prevent falls. It is important to protect workers ...
National Stop on Red Week
Evolution Safety Resources is taking a stand against red-light running and promoting safe driving habits during National Stop on Red Week, August 7 ...
Operation Safe Driver Week
July 10-16 is Operation Safe Driver Week- a safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger ...
National Lightning Safety Awareness
By Evolution Safety Resources | Posted on: June 21, 2022 Lightning Safety When Working Outdoors June 20-23 is National Lightning Safety Awareness. †...
Accidentally a Safety Professional? Here’s What You Need to Learn Right Away
By Evolution Safety Resources | Posted on: May 20, 2022 “Don’t look at safety as a compliant issue, look at workplace safety from the mindset of ...
Safety Meetings Are For Everyone. Statistically, Here’s Why.
By Evolution Safety Resources | Posted on: May 16, 2022 Safety in the workplace is important – it helps businesses prevent injury, saves, ...
The Top 10 OSHA Construction Violations Cited in 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines pertaining to what topics must be included in a written safety. ...
Is Your Safety Manual OSHA Compliant? | A Summary of the Topics Required
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines pertaining to what topics must be included in a written safety. ...
You’ve Received an OSHA Citation – Now What? | The 4-Step Process Every Company Should Know
While avenues exist to contest OSHA findings, lower penalties, and delete citations, there are very specific steps to take and deadlines to hit in ...
SAFETY EQUALS PROFITS | Planning safety is one thing, but practicing it is another
Planning safety is one thing, but practicing it is another. Many factors can motivate you to integrate safety plans and measures into your company’s ...
Evaluating Safety’s Return on Investment
As an occupational safety consultant at Evolution Safety Resources, I am thrilled to hear that organizations are placing a high value on safety when ...
A 10-Step Process that will Guide you through Building a Distracted Driving Policy
The dangers associated with distracted driving are difficult to dispute. In 2017 alone, it is estimated that 391,000 drivers were injured in ...
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Construction: Liability, Recordability, and Financial Implications
Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the world is facing a remarkable health crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has now been detected in ...
Recognizing the Value of a Safety Program
When discussing corporate safety, it is common to hear catchy taglines such as: ’Safety is #1; Safety is Our Top Priority; Safety Above All Else; ...
Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business | Part Four: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control
The first step in creating and implementing any program is to write it down. Following suit, the first step in putting together a program for hazard ...
Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business | Part Three: Assessments, Audits, Evaluations, and Continuous Improvement
For those who made New Year’s Resolutions this year, you understand the value of continuous improvement. You recognize that each new year is an ...
Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business | Part Two: Organizational Communications and System Documentation
Once management leadership and commitment to safety has been established (element one), it is the responsibility of executives to communicate this ...
Your Safety Manual Isn’t Enough: Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business
When working with a new client, we start our relationship by asking for an overview of their Safety Management System (also called an SMS). The ...
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