Hazwoper Training Levels Explained

Covered under OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is a hazardous waste training applicable to employers and employees who deal with or are exposed to hazardous substances. This includes those businesses or employees engaged in the storage, clean-up or disposal of such substances, or those who are part […]

Scaffold Inspection: How to Do It & Why It’s Important

Why Should Scaffolding Be Inspected? OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Standards Committee established and enforced a well-defined standard for the use of scaffolds since 1971, but scaffold related accidents continue to occur in the workplace, resulting in serious injury or death for numerous construction workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 72% of […]