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OSHA Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training – Myths Busted
I’ve conducted numerous audits of company’s safety training records throughout the years, and have picked up on some common mistakes that are repeated by many

Are Trenches & Other Excavations Permit-required Confined Spaces?
I’ve taught a lot of excavation competent person training classes over the years, and more times than not I get the following question: “Trenches and

Fire Extinguishers: Is Hands-on Training Required?
One question I get asked a lot is whether or not the Federal OSHA standards for portable fire extinguishers requires employees to perform “hands on”

Misunderstandings About OSHA’s Confined Spaces Standard
Differences from general industry Confined Space Standards Spur Confusion When OSHA published their Permit-required Confined Space standard (1910.146), it was inevitable that some people would

OSHA Requirements to Secure Pallet Racks
Are There OSHA Standards for Securing Pallet Racks? One follower of our OSHA training blog submitted this commonly-asked question to be discussed . . .

Fall Protection Requirements for Aerial Lifts
When I first set down and began drafting this blog post, I started off with the intent to address the many different fall protection requirements

Answers to Top Five Questions about Hard Hats
Over the years I’ve noticed there are five questions about hard hats that are repeatedly asked. However, the Federal OSHA standards on head protection do

OSHA Regulations on Cell Phone Use at Work
Is it Smart to Use Your Cell Phone While At Work? I got my first cell phone way back in the 1980’s, when they were