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What is Lockout/Tagout?
Lockout/Tagout, aka LOTO, is one of those safety terms that gets thrown around a lot. So if you've been wondering "what is lockout tagout?" here's what you need to know: The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy is also known as Lockout/Tagout. A LOTO...
OSHA Training Expectations for an Active Shooter Incident
It's no secret that America is facing a tragic battle against active shooters. Unfortunately, a number of these incidents occur in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2016 report, in today's workforce, the incident of an armed...
Common Myths About Safety Culture
It's important to remember that the end goal of workplace safety is keeping everyone safe from illness and injury. There's a lot of information available about workplace safety, and unfortunately, some of it is untrue. Some of this misleading information implies that...
Why Safety Matters For Small Businesses
It's easy for small businesses to brush off health and safety training as unnecessary expenses if you only have a few long-term employees. You probably assume they already know how to do their jobs safely. But health and safety training isn't always that easy, and...
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2017
Every year OSHA publishes their list of top 10 safety violations of the year. This list is designed to help employers understand where their current safety programs might be lacking, and where the workforce as a whole can improve their safety training efforts. While...
What You Need to Know About Safety and Temporary Workers as a Host Employer
Temporary workers account for a large portion of workplace injuries reported every year. OSHA recognizes that temp workers are often more vulnerable to workplace safety and health hazards since they are often unfamiliar with their surroundings and are placed in a...
5 Hurricane Safety Tips for After the Storm Hits
Hurricanes are disastrous in so many ways. What many people don't know, however, is that a majority of the injuries and deaths caused by hurricanes happen after the hurricane has passed. You likely know what you need to do to prepare for the storm: ensure your windows...
Workplace Safety Training on a Tight Budget
Employee safety should always be your company's top priority. Unfortunately, it doesn't always get top priority where the budget is concerned. Many small and even mid-sized businesses want to dedicate time and money to their employee's safety training, but they just...
9 Tips for Choosing a Learning Management System
When you're looking for a learning management system, it's easy to become overwhelmed. There are hundreds of providers out there proclaiming that they have the best system for you. It's a good best practice to choose someone who's worked with your industry before, but...
2017 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Friend
At eSafety, not only do we love what we do, but we love where we work! We are located in the beautiful city of Grand Haven, Michigan, also known this week as Coast Guard City, USA. As a Festival Friend, we are excited to celebrate our men and women of the United...
How Do You Know What Types Of Safety Training Employees Need?
If you’re not a safety expert, it can be difficult to create a training program that covers all of the safety training needs at your company. The goal of this program is to protect the most important part of your company, your employees. How do you know what safety...
Walking-Working Surfaces Regulation Changes and How to Remain Compliant
It probably won't come as much of a surprise to you that falls are one of the top workplace hazards. In fact, in 2016, OSHA reported their most frequent violations were related to falls from heights. In light of that report, OSHA issued a final rule on Walking-Working...