Being a tow truck driver comes with its dangers and risks, as the operators are exposed to a variety of hazards while performing their job duties. Listed below are some safety tips and precautions all tow truck drivers can [...]
“Move Over Law” went into effect in Massachusetts on March 22, 2009. The goal of this law aims to make all emergency personal, such as police, firefighters, paramedics, and tow truck drivers safer on the job. The law requires [...]
Massachusetts’ new hands-free driving law takes effect this Sunday, February 23rd. The law, signed by Governor Charlie Baker in November, is intended to reduce the number of distracted driving injuries and deaths in the state. It imposes penalties enforced [...]
One of the most effective tools a safety professional has at reducing injuries and illnesses in the workplace is utilizing a Job Hazard Analysis. A Job Hazard Analysis breaks each individual job into the tasks that are correlated with [...]
We wanted to share with you the sad story of an auto mechanic who was severely injured when a vehicle fell off a lift and onto him at a repair shop last fall, and eventually passed away from his [...]
Much of the country has gotten their first snow of the season. As ice and snow coated the roads, it's important to make sure your tires are in top shape. Tires sometimes get overlooked – until they go flat – [...]
“Thirteen other employees and patrons were treated at hospitals after being exposed to a toxic mix of cleaning agents at a Massachusetts location, the authorities said. The episode occurred after a restaurant employee mixed an acidic detergent called Scale Kleen with [...]
Does your workplace lack a safety and health program? If you’re looking to create one, OSHA offers 10 tips to get you going. Make safety and health a core value. Ensure workers know that having them go home safely [...]
Each year, there are numerous severe weather events with damaging consequences to our communities, businesses, homes, and much more. To help the general public—especially businesses and their workers—stay safe during severe weather, OSHA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric [...]
A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue. These tools can be used daily to promote department safety culture as well as to facilitate health and safety discussions on job sites. Toolbox [...]
