Firstline Safety Management

02/02/2022

A written safety program is the backbone of any company’s safety policy. Firstline Safety is here to help establish and implement all aspects of this often time consuming and confusing process. We customize your safety program to cover only the regulations that apply to your specific trade and operations.

We have converted the OSHA regulations into layman terms to make it easy to convey your policies to your employees. A compact field manual is also provided for distribution to your field personnel. The manuals are designed in a notebook format to make it easy to update your program as regulations are added or change.

01/18/2022

For the month of January, we will be spotlighting our Silica Training Course. This course focuses on hazards associated with silica dust such as but not limited to the new OSHA standard, what silica is and where is can be located through the jobsite, activities that can result in the exposure of silica, health effects, exposure routes, basic worker control measures to prevent silica exposure, what to do if you suspect silica exposure on a jobsite, Duties of the competent person, proper use of equipment, protective clothing, and appropriate hygiene practices, the use of Table 1 and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program.

The Silica Awareness Training includes a PowerPoint presentation, classroom instruction (training time shall not exceed two and a half (2½) hours) and an exam.

For more information or to schedule a class contact our safety trainer:
Savanah Falls: sfalls@firstlinesafety.com

01/03/2022

Happy Snow Day Everyone! In construction safety is important especially when it comes to the snow due to slippery surfaces. Here are 7 winter safety tips for construction sites:

1. Be aware of the weather forecast: keep track of the local weather to avoid sending your employees out into a blizzard.

2. Limit exposure to the elements: when there’s high winds or snow schedule outdoor work in shorter time blocks.

3. Require proper gear: make sure your employees are wearing the correct gear to keep them warm.

4. Review the worksite daily: take a look to make sure any loose debris is removed, there isnt ice that could fall and hit someone, etc.

5. Remove snow and ice: this will help avoid anyone slipping and falling on the jobsite.

6. Inspect and prepare vehicles: make sure all vehicles are fully functioning and have all the equipment needed in case of getting stuck or other emergencies.

7. Educate employees on the signs of frostbite and hypothermia: knowing the symptoms of these two first aid emergemcies and how to treat them could save a life!

12/13/2021

We “walk” the job with your site superintendent, project manager or foreman and advise of corrective measures that should be taken to comply with governing standards.

Photographs are taken of any safety issues and are sent with a written report explaining the situation to the company’s management. The purpose of these inspections is to find the issue and allow for corrective measured before an incident occurs or OSHA visits the jobsite.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff of Firstline Safety 🦃

11/16/2021

For the month of November, we are going to spotlight our Confined Space training course. After participating and successfully completing this course each participating employee should be able to identify an permit required confined space, set up procedures for confined space entry, accurately complete an entry permit and have a basic knowledge of rescue equipment and air testing equipment use.

The topics covered in this training will be an overview of the hazards associated with confined space entry such as but not limited to lock out tag out, personal protective equipment use, entry permit use, air testing, rescue equipment use, and emergency procedure requirements. This training will include PowerPoint presentations, lecture, student participation and an exam.

For more information or to schedule a class contact our safety trainers:
Terri Eaton: teaton@firstlinesafety.com
Savanah Falls: sfalls@firstlinesafety.com

11/04/2021

Today, OSHA announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing. Here are four things you need to know:

• Employers with at least 100 employees will be required to adopt a mandatory vaccination policy unless they adopt a policy requiring unvaccinated workers to undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering at work.

• Covered employers must provide paid time for workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine and ensure workers have paid sick leave to recover from any side effects that prevent them from working.

• Employers must comply with most provisions by 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register, and comply with the testing requirement by 60 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register.

• Businesses that don’t comply may face significant OSHA fines.

10/25/2021

After the extreme heat of summer US Department of Labor has announced new enhanced & expanded measures to protect workers from the hazards of the external heat.

OSHA National News Release U.S. Department of Labor September 20, 2021 US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out Part of an interagency Biden-Harris administration effort to protect workers, communities WASHINGTON .....

10/05/2021

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industries Safety and Health board has voted to update and continue its COVID-19 permanent standard. Click the link below for more info.

On August 26, 2021, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (DOLI’s) Safety and Health Codes Board (Board) voted 8 to 5 to update and continue its

09/22/2021

Our second spotlight for the month of September is the Maryland Flagger course. The Maryland Flagger Course is an introduction to the basic principles of temporary work zone traffic control, this three (3) to four (4) hour training course is designed to instruct the participant in the underlying principles of temporary traffic control as set forth in the State of Maryland. Students will be required to complete a written examination and will receive a certificate of completion.

For more information or to schedule a class contact our safety trainers:
Terri Eaton: teaton@firstlinesafety.com
Savanah Falls: sfalls@firstlinesafety.com

09/16/2021

An executive order has been put out by the White House stating that OSHA is developing a new rule that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that their workforce is either fully vaccinated or tested weekly.

A second executive order was put out that any contractor that do business with the federal government will be required to be vaccinated.

More info to come once osha releases the emergency temporary standard!

President Biden is implementing a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy that employs the same science-based approach that was used to successfully

09/10/2021

For the month of September, we are going to spotlighting two of our training courses that are very similar but for different states, the first being the VDOT Beginner & Intermediate Work Zone Safety Training/VA Flagger Course.

The Virginia Flagger Course is an introduction to the basic principles of temporary work zone traffic control, this one-to-two-hour training course is designed to instruct the participant in the underlying principles of temporary traffic control as set forth in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students will be required to complete a written examination and will receive a certificate of completion.

The Virginia Basic Traffic Control Technician Training is an introduction to principles of temporary traffic work zone traffic control. The Virginia Basic Traffic Control Technician is a one-day (8 hours) course that introduces temporary traffic control safety in Virginia work zones for those who are exposed to public vehicular traffic. It teaches concepts, techniques and practices in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, specific to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Virginia Intermediate Traffic Control Supervisor Training is designed to train those employees who will be actively involved in designing or supervising temporary traffic control in Virginia work zones. The Virginia Intermediate Traffic Control Supervisor training is a two-day (16 hours) course in which students are taught concepts, techniques and practices in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, specific to the Commonwealth of Virginia, legal aspects of temporary traffic control, installation and removal procedures, flagging procedures, and other considerations such as pedestrians, nighttime work, and urban areas.

For more information or to schedule a class contact our safety trainers:
Terri Eaton: teaton@firstlinesafety.com
Savanah Falls: sfalls@firstlinesafety.com