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Hand sanitizer is a popular commodity, great for keeping hands clean at home and on the go. It’s also vital for health care workers, who use it to keep their hands germ-free [...]

Respiratory protection is the fourth most-frequently cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violation. Exposure to airborne contaminants can, in some cases, [...]

Many companies and services come and go, but one thing is always a necessity — cleaning. Commercial businesses, in particular, require cleaning services all the time. With that in [...]

Table of Contents What Is a First Responder? First Responder Careers Steps to Becoming a First Responder Get First Responder Certified With Hazmat School Do you work well under [...]

Table of Contents What Is a Hostile Work Environment? How Do I Know If I’m in a Hostile Work Environment? Steps to Take If You’re Experiencing a Hostile Work [...]

Table of Contents What Are the Dangers of Working in the Heat, and When Should You Worry? How Does Heat Illness Occur? What Is Heat-Related Illness? How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion [...]

Table of Contents Safe Lifting Techniques in the Workplace Plan Ahead Position the Weight Place Your Feet Correctly Think About Your Chest Location Use Your Legs Know Your Limits [...]

Traditionally, all OSHA training has been delivered in-person. With the rise of online learning, OSHA has decided to also offer training, outreach, education and assistance to [...]

The October 2019 announcement of a pending trade deal is offering some hope that the escalating trade war between the United States and China will soon end. President Donald Trump [...]

Table of Contents   What Qualifies as Cosmetics? Are Cosmetics Hazardous? Why Are Cosmetics Hazardous? What Are the Rules and Regulations for Shipping Cosmetics? How Do You [...]

The Me Too Movement and the rash of public cases involving celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, and Charlie Rose are shining an even brighter spotlight on sexual [...]

Table of Contents   Pros and Cons of Starting a Crime Scene Cleanup Business Create a Crime Scene Cleanup Business Plan What Are the Requirements for Crime Scene Cleanup? [...]

Table of Contents   Confined Spaces in the Workplace Types of Confined Spaces Making Confined Spaces Safer Confined Space Regulations Roles for Confined Space Workers Confined [...]

Table of Contents   How Do Lithium Batteries Work? What Are the Hazards of Shipping Lithium Batteries? Why Lithium Batteries Explode How to Properly Pack Lithium Batteries [...]

Table of Contents   What Is Asbestos? What Are the Hazards of Asbestos? What You Need to Know About Asbestos Exposure How to Prevent Asbestos Exposure How to Spot Asbestos and [...]

Table of Contents What Is Silica? What Are the Hazards of Silica? How Can You Prevent Silica Exposure? What Industries Deal With Silica? What Are the Regulations for Workplace [...]

Table of Contents The Problem of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Why Employees Take Risks The Importance of a Strong Safety Culture in the Workplace Eight Tips for Building a [...]

Table of Contents The Importance of Safety Signs Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Department of Transportation HAZMAT Placards Other Common [...]

Table of Contents What Hazmat Truck Driver Training Courses Do You Need? How to Get a CDL Driver’s License What Are the Types of Hazmat Endorsements? What Are the Benefits of [...]

Sexual harassment and discrimination is a constant presence in America’s workplaces. The recent #MeToo movement has brought even more attention to sexual harassment in the [...]

A surprising number of people don’t fully understand what the OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulation requires and how to apply it to different jobs. Unfortunately, when you don’t [...]

It’s not easy managing a hazardous waste program. Not only do you need to manage employees but you also have to make sure every project is up to standard. But what would [...]

Anything that’s explosive, flammable, combustible, poisonous, or radioactive is considered a hazardous material. Hazardous materials can come in the form of liquids, [...]

Dealing with hazardous materials is, as the name suggests, hazardous. Explosives, gases, and other dangerous substances aren’t easy to handle—it’s a tricky business. When [...]

Table of Contents Why do I need a HazMat certification and endorsement? Who needs training? How long does it take to get your HazMat training and certification? Does my HazMat [...]

It’s crucial to handle hazardous waste in a way that’s compliant with guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency to avoid hazmat-related accidents. EPA [...]

One of the most common questions truck drivers ask is why they need OSHA-mandated hazmat training if they’re only shipping hazardous materials. After all, up to 94% of hazmat [...]

Hazardous material removal workers make a median annual salary of $40,640. But before you can handle these materials as a worker you need to receive required training for shipping [...]

Most hazmat workers are required to complete up to 40 hours of training mandated by OSHA, and some hazmat workers are required to have state-specific licenses before they’re [...]

Every year, an estimated 11 billion tons of freight is shipped over 250 billion miles across the United States. If your facility is working with and shipping hazardous materials, [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently given the “OK” to companies to begin testing driverless tractor-trailers. For those in the trucking industry, this [...]

There are many challenges in the safety industry, and working professionals often have to adapt to reduce the risk of injury and stay compliant with regulations. To help keep [...]

The trucking industry is a great choice for a career change if you not quite sure where to start. The shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. and the high demand for shipping and [...]

Hazardous waste is, by its very namesake, dangerous. Disposing of it isn’t as simple as tossing it in with the trash; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strict [...]

Courses and certifications are a great way to improve your career and expand your job horizons. But it can be difficult to take a class (or many classes) when you’re already [...]

Ron Gantt has recently participated in several interviews talking about Safety Differently (SD) with Jeff Dalto. Here’s a quick summary of those articles (there are currently [...]

You’re required to be certified in operating with and shipping hazardous materials before you come near your hazmat job. But did you know that certain adhesives and perfumes [...]

OSHA’s silica standards require employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and take steps to protect workers. To help employers meet these [...]

This year, Safe + Sound Week takes place between August 13 and August 19. Safe + Sound Week is a combined effort that OSHA has created to provide safe work practices to industry [...]

24-Hour HAZWOPER Online Course 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Online Course 24/40/16-Hour HAZWOPER Classroom Calendar *Note that 40-Hour HAZWOPER training cannot be done completely [...]

A maintenance worker’s worst nightmare came to pass at a San Jose elementary school swim club on June 14, 2018. At least 35 people were contaminated and treated by emergency [...]

If you have a hazmat certification, it’s necessary that you’ve gone through the required OSHA training to perform your job properly. When you’re working outside [...]

Mirabito Energy Products is looking for full time qualified CDL A or B driver’s license with Tank and HazMat endorsements. Mirabito Energy Products is a 3rd generation family owned [...]

As a business owner, employee productivity is one of those things you just can’t ignore. This is especially true during the summer months. The hot weather can leave your [...]

  Millennials make up a large chunk of the American workforce. That’s why the shipping industry is urging millennials to try their hand at truck driving. The shipping [...]

The start of summer is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for good food and fun times. This year, celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in a [...]

E-learning is a popular way to reduce education costs and improve performance. Compared to traditional classes, students are able to learn at their own pace. And the information is [...]

Every year, more than 3 million tons of hazardous materials are shipped and 94% of those shipments are done by truck. Whether your organization is big or small, handling hazardous [...]

More than 3 billion tons of hazardous materials are shipped every year. The most transported hazardous materials in the U.S. are flammable liquids, namely gasoline, totaling up to [...]

There are nine classes of hazardous cargo, according to the Department of Transportation, and training is mandatory to handle any of them. Whether your employees are directly [...]

Approximately 94% of daily Hazmat shipments are made by truck. Whether your facility works directly with hazardous waste materials or simply delivers them from Point A to Point B, [...]

  Hazardous materials training is necessary if your facility is working with hazardous wastes. This is because hazardous materials training ensures that employees and managers [...]

The Trucking Industry and Hazardous Material Shipments More than three billion tons of hazardous materials are also shipped every year, and trucks transport a significant portion [...]

Everywhere in America, goods are being transported, boarded, and offloaded. Many of these are hazmat materials, and there are special requirements for handling hazardous waste. [...]

The idea of going back to school may sound like a real pain in the neck. But hazardous materials training is important to help guarantee the 3 billion tons of hazardous materials [...]