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PENCIL WHIPPING
January 24, 2024
The phrase “pencil whipping” is commonly used in the safety industry to describe the practice of completing inspection forms or checklists without conducting a thorough inspection (e.g., “checking the box”).
BUCKET TRUCK SAFETY
January 17, 2024
Bucket trucks are extremely useful for accessing areas far above the ground, but you need to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. As simple as a…
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
January 10, 2024
OSHA identifies working with electricity as an ongoing serious workplace hazard. Recent studies show that nearly 3 million workers partake in daily activities that involve electricity. OSHA estimates that every…
2024 SAFETY FOCUS
January 3, 2024
Welcome to our first safety meeting of 2024, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and restful holiday season. As we get back into the swing of things after the…
ERGONOMICS
December 27, 2023
Musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. Workers throughout Ontivity in both the field and office can be exposed to risk factors while working.
REAR-END COLLISION AVOIDANCE
December 20, 2023
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions account for approximately 24percent of all motor vehicle crashes, resulting in approximately 2,200 deaths and 970,000 injuries in 2022. No company…
WINTER MONTHS SAFETY
December 13, 2023
When it comes to safety, winter weather can pose many different work-related hazards. With cold weather comes a new set of safety hazards like hypothermia, frostbite, dangerous driving conditions, and…
WORK DISTRACTIONS
December 6, 2023
We have hosted several topics this year discussing the importance of job planning and execution. However, we want to take this time to educate everyone on distractions and their impact…
DISTRACTED DRIVING
November 29, 2023
Each year more workers are killed in motor vehicle crashes than any other cause, and thousands of those deaths are a result of distracted driving. Distracted driving accounts for approximately…
Thanksgiving Safety
November 22, 2023
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving traces its origins to harvest festivals. It was customary to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest in the cultures of both the…