Important Confined Space Entry Statistics

Important Confined Space Entry Statistics

Confined Space Statistics According to the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), about 2.1 million workers enter permit-required confined spaces annually and about 60% of the confined space deaths are unauthorized rescuers. 29% of the unauthorized rescuers were supervisors. Lack of Proper Equipment/Preparation Training for safe confined space entry is lacking for many companies. Often times, a third party contractor is brought in read more...

What is a Confined Space Entry Program?

What is a Confined Space Entry Program?

A confined space entry program (CSEP) is a program that is intended to control a confined space by moderating employee entrance into these spaces which require a permit. This is necessary not only to remain compliant with OSHA but also to protect employees on a day to day basis. There are a couple of components to a proper confined space entry program, let’s take a read more...

Health and Safety Management System

Health and Safety Management System

Creating a safe place to work should be the #1 goal of any employer, manager, project manager, or supervisor. Above everything else – including job completion – the safety of your fellow workers should trump all other aspects of the project. Plus, workers will work harder and smarter, knowing that the company that they work for actually cares; an unsafe work environment not only endangers read more...

Confined Space Safety Tips

Confined Space Safety Tips

Confined spaces can be one of the most dangerous places to be in a work environment. Confined spaces are not designed for continuous human occupancy due to the nature of their function and chemicals often used in the area. While most confined spaces are large enough for individual workers to enter and perform certain job functions, restricted means of entry and movement pose numerous safety read more...

Mobile Work Permit Data

Mobile Work Permit Data

At SafetySense, we understand the importance of easy access to work permit data at any time of the day, no matter where you are. Our management system is an easy-to-use, cloud-based application that is user friendly; our system allows our users to access work permit data, SDS sheets, and more without compromising data integrity or safety. Access SDS Sheets Online We handle all types of read more...

Common Safety Hazards in the Workplace

Common Safety Hazards in the Workplace

In the modern workplace, there are many hazards that workers are exposed to on a daily basis. This is why following safety protocols are vitally important to the success and safety of your business. Knowing the most common hazards and educating your employees can help protect them from a bad day on the job. Electrical Hazards When performing hot work, your workers will often be read more...

Construction Safety Tips

Construction Safety Tips

Construction sites can be a very dangerous place for anyone to be. Taking care of your workers, establishing proper safety protocols, and educating everyone on the possible dangers they may face while on the job is something that every responsible employer should do to ensure the safety of their workers. To keep the workplace a safe environment, follow these tips to make sure everyone gets read more...

MSDS And SDS Sheets: What Are They?

MSDS And SDS Sheets: What Are They?

When it comes to a variety of industries and fields of expertise, some requirements may be new for you, but they are actually essential. We are talking about MSDS and SDS sheets. In general, both of them are mandatory for proper business development, and both of them have a crucial role in all startups common today. Let’s explain these two terms in a bit more read more...

What is Lockout/Tagout?

What is Lockout/Tagout?

"Lockout/tagout" refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. This requires, in part, that a designated individual turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy source(s) before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee(s) either lock or tag read more...