If you’re only tracking what already happened (injuries, lost time, costs), you’re driving by looking in the rearview mirror. If you’re only tracking safety activities (training completed, audits done), you have no idea if those activities actually prevent injuries. According to a 2024 VelocityEHS study, 89% of companies track leading indicators, but 79% still […]
When a hazardous materials spill happens, everything changes in seconds. What you do next can mean the difference between a small cleanup and a major disaster. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were more than 22,500 hazardous materials incidents in 2023, causing $115 million in damages. That’s not just a number, it’s a […]
The Top 10 Most Common Construction Safety Hazards (and How to Avoid Them) Construction work keeps the world moving, but it’s no walk in the park. Every day, workers face hazards that can lead to injuries—or worse. The good news? Many of these risks are avoidable with the right precautions. Let’s talk about the 10 […]
Mental Health Awareness in Construction: A 2024 Perspective Let’s face it: working in construction isn’t for the faint of heart. The long hours, tight deadlines, and physically demanding tasks can take a serious toll—not just on your body but on your mind too. And while construction is all about building things up, we don’t always […]
OSHA Hazwoper Training is an essential certification for individuals working in industries where they may come into contact with hazardous waste operations or emergency response situations. This training equips workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and the safety of others. In this article, we will explore what OSHA Hazwoper Training […]
Everyone knows that working in construction can be dangerous. Most major construction projects involve working in excavations and trenches, working from scaffolds, and using heavy machinery to pour concrete for building walls and foundations. Working in factories and healthcare centers can be just as dangerous. There are countless incidents involving employees being injured on assembly […]
Pursuant to Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Federal OSHA), States may administer their own job safety and health programs, or State Plans, if they meet minimum federal requirements. There are 22 states and jurisdictions that administer State Plans covering both public and private sector employees. Five states administer State […]
We are very excited to announce that eTraining has partnered with United Alliance Services Corporation to help provide quality online safety training to their customers and students. United Alliance is a full service occupational safety and health training and consulting company providing a range of comprehensive safety solutions on location throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New […]
We’ve gathered data from numerous sources on workplace fatalities across many different industries and have compiled all of the information into an easy to digest infographic here. Hopefully, this helps put into perspective the importance of workplace safety training, and it may even show some things you didn’t know! To embed this infographic on your […]
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 […]
