OSHA NEWS

Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks make it possible to move lumber, masonry products, equipment and other heavy materials efficiently. However, operating this equipment safely requires more than knowing how to raise the forks and move a load. Construction sites can have uneven surfaces, limited visibility, changing traffic patterns, pedestrians and loads that vary from one task to the next. Forklift operator training must therefore address both the equipment and the conditions in which it will be [...]

Construction sites are rarely quiet. Circular saws, compressors, grinders, demolition tools, heavy equipment and generators can all create noise levels that make ordinary conversation difficult. Although workers may become accustomed to the sound, their ears do not become immune to it. Repeated exposure to excessive jobsite noise can cause permanent hearing loss, tinnitus and difficulty understanding speech. Unlike a cut or broken bone, noise-induced hearing damage may develop gradually and go unnoticed until it begins affecting a [...]

LeadSMART Training Solutions provides live, instructor-led safety and certification training for contractors, supervisors, business owners, project managers, and tradespeople throughout Massachusetts. We are expanding our asbestos training programs and looking for an experienced asbestos professional who can bring practical industry knowledge into the classroom. The ideal candidate may already have training experience, but prior teaching experience is not required. For the right person with extensive asbestos-industry knowledge, LeadSMART can provide guidance and training on how to effectively [...]