Undoubtedly not the most pleasant reading for construction contractors, OSHA periodically publishes horror stories of fines for violations of safety rules. Specifically, in its OSHA Regional News Release last January we learned that one Hartford, Conn., construction company was slapped with a whopping $169,000 fine “chiefly for exposing its workers to cave-in hazards while repairing a sewer […]
A lot of time and effort is spect in educating workers in scaffolding training and fall protection that it is easy to forget that the summer season can greatly affect the work as well. As we approach the summer season, where some parts of the country experience extreme temperature highs, it’s important to keep in mind three […]
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With an estimated 2.3 million construction workers working on scaffolds during their work, scaffold injuries are commonplace. About one in five of all fatal falls on a construction site are falls from scaffolds. That’s over 60 people each year. However, you might not be surprised to learn that many of these falls can be avoided […]
Etraining allowed for the successful training needed for compliance issues in a convenient and cost-effective manner for my employees and myself. This combination of needed knowledge and convenience will drive me to continue using Etraining in the future.
Very informative, I have taken a course in fall protection 3 years ago and I retained very little from it. With your format, I seemed to have retained probably 90% and will be helpfull in the future. Thank You, John.
I recently took your Fall Protection Competent Person course and found it very helpful in my construction duties. The course is so well organized and professionally presented that it is easily grasped and put into practice. Thank You.
In talking with customers every day, I’ve come to realize there is some confusion out there as to the various safety aspects of a confined space and the rights and responsibilities of those who work in or around them. Over the coming weeks, we’re going to do a series of summary posts in an effort […]
I feel that your Fall Protection Competent Person course was more than adequate for it’s informational practice and thoroughness. I would definitely take another course again from you guys and have recommended that several people from my company take this as well. Here’s to fun AND safety!
I found your Scaffolding Competent Person Course very informative. The slides were simple to read yet instructive. The pictures were applicable and helped visualize the topics discussed. Overall, I found your format much better and more interesting than other online safety training I’ve done.
