In the headlines we often see reports of huge mishaps that happen on site where employees have paid the ultimate price or just narrowly escaped disaster by some kind of miracle. Did you know that being a safer dealership can actually bring you in even MORE money? Here’s why. Safer business reputation helps provide you […]
Recently, we read an article from EHS Today that included an interview with two former OSHA officers, Nick Walters and Tom Bielema. In the interview, the men answered peoples’ top ten most common questions about OSHA inspections at the AAAP 2018 show in San Antonio, Texas. Between the two of them, they have a combined […]
As we move forward into 2018 and focus on our exciting goals and potential for the year, it’s important to reflect and look at what we can learn from the past year. At the end of the year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a list detailing the most-cited safety violations for 2017. […]
Do you ever drive by a construction site on an early, freezing morning and say, “They must be so cold!”? I know I do. Many construction workers look forward to Spring. No more frigid, cold temperatures when they have to be at the job site well before the sun comes up. Not only is it […]
2016 is here and many states are experiencing cold frigid weather. The drop in temperature can take a serious toll on your dealership units. Below are some beneficial tips that will help you prepare your trucks for the harsh elements of winter and include them in your routine fleet maintenance. Check Fluids Ensure engine oil, […]
Heat exposure can be dangerous for anyone, but outdoor workers have to be especially cautious during the hotter summer months. Exerting large amounts of physical force while out in the sun can put you more at risk for dehydration and heat stress, both of which can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. If […]
In the agriculture and heavy equipment industry many jobs are performed outside. Road work, construction, landscaping and farming are all done, for the most part, outdoors. Now that we are well into Spring and with Summer just around the corner it’s a good time to discuss health and safety when working outdoors in the sun. […]