Korky Kathman

Beware the Focus Four Hazards in the Workplace [Infographic]

Workplace accidents can happen in an instant and in a million different ways. But many of them fall into four dangerous and sometimes lethal categories. All workers must be aware of and trained to avoid the focus four hazards identified… Continue reading

Avoidable Propane Disaster Demonstrates Value of OSHA Safety Training

Propane Accident Reminds of Proper OSHA Training OSHA10HourTraining.comSafety Violations, Poor Safety Training and Propane don’t Mix

Propane safety is a serious matter. In August 2014, an explosion at a St. Louis trucking terminal during a routine propane tank replacement sent  a number of workers to the… Continue reading

OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 General Industry Online Course [Infographic]

OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 General Industry Choices Explained in our InfographicIt’s OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 General Industry for today’s focus on training.

So you need your DOL OSHA Wallet card fast. You’ve been told to take it online. Now what? You know you’re NOT in Construction, but maybe you… Continue reading

OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 Construction Courses – Infographic

It’s OSHA 10 vs OSHA 30 Construction Courses as our topic of this infographic and discussion.

Perhaps you’ve just reported to a new company, or a new construction job site and you’re informed that you need to have your OSHA… Continue reading

Lower Back Pain is No Small Problem – Ergonomics To The Rescue

Lower back pain is cited by OSHA as a common ergonomic health issue in most workplaces.Biomechanics and ergonomics may not be common “hot words” in the construction industry, but the average worker may be more familiar with things such as lower back pain and heavy lifting. Among the most common hazards in the workplace (in… Continue reading

The Importance of Fall Protection

Fall protection is an essential part of basic safety training for any worker.Fall protection is an essential part of any workplace- particularly those workplaces that involve working from heights such as on scaffolding or aerial lifts. Many employers enact a fall protection or rescue plan for dealing with emergencies in such a… Continue reading

Electrical Safety Infographic

Electrical Safety on the job and even in the home is essential. During OSHA training, trainers spend an extended time in class talking about safety issues, but this infographic really helps drive home the basic principles of protecting yourself and… Continue reading

Lockout Tagout Violations Deemed Willful and Serious

Lockout Tagout Safety procedures are essential to proper safety protocol.

Lockout Tagout policies came under scrutiny at Ardagh Glass when OSHA levied a willful violation and one serious safety violation. Proposed penalties total $77,000. The safety violations took place at the company’s Warner Robins, Georgia location.  OSHA conducted… Continue reading

New Jersey Contractor Fined $50,000 for Fall Protection Failure

Fall protection failure was cited by OSHA in NJ Roofing Company serious violations.

Fall protection failure was cited by OSHA in their citing of  R.E. General Contractor, LLC with one serious safety violation and two repeat violations.  Fines total approximately $50,000. The Paterson, New Jersey contractor was the target of… Continue reading

Whistleblower Receives $820,000 Settlement

Whistleblower gets $820,000 in settlement for reporting agency irregularities.Whistleblower Bob Whitmore served as chief of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) record keeping division. He was employed with the Department of Labor for 37 years. Whitmore, under the Whistleblower Protection Act, was awarded $820,000 in a recent… Continue reading