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At Triangle Safety Consulting LLC (TSC), our thoughts are with our neighbors as we all recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene. My house was slightly impacted with a broken glass table and a shutter that flew off my house. I was without power for 3 full days. I know that many more people have lost everything. We are sending strength and support to everyone affected!
#NationalManufacturingDay |
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of manufacturing businesses that are driving innovation, creating jobs, and revitalizing American production. National Manufacturing Day reminds us of the essential role they play in inspiring the next generation of workers.
TSC is proud to support manufacturing facilities in maintaining safe, efficient operations through OSHA compliance audits, detailed safety inspections, and effective training.
Below is one of our clients who we frequently teach OSHA 10 and 30-hour General Industry Training!
Meet our Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist! |
We are excited to introduce our Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS), Lea Carter! She will help you identify, evaluate, and control ergonomic risks in your facility.
Our ergonomics program development includes ergonomic risk assessments, recommendations for ergonomic improvements, and ergonomics training for employees and engineers.
We are so happy and excited to have Lea on the TSC Team! She's a fantastic addition with skills that will assist manufacturing facilities all over! It’s great to have you, Lea!
This forklift finding tells a story |
While conducting a safety audit recently, Brandy discovered a seatbelt remained buckled in at all times on a Powered Industrial Truck, AKA a forklift. Some forklifts require the seatbelt to be engaged + secured to function. The person who used this forklift decided to buckle the seatbelt so they could hop on and use the forklift without actually wearing the seatbelt.
This is considered bypassing a safety feature! It is a reminder that employees may not always understand the importance of wearing a seatbelt.
The takeaways of this safety audit:
- Seatbelts MUST be worn on sit-down forklifts.
- Use pre-use inspection forms for forklifts. It’s a best practice to document them.
- Operators must be trained both in the classroom and in the field and must be reevaluated every 3 years.
- You must be 18 years or older to operate a PIT.
- Don’t operate propane-powered forklifts in spaces with no ventilation (carbon monoxide buildup is a health hazard).
PS: it’s crucial to wear your seatbelt because forklifts are around 3 times the weight of a car! If there is a tipover, you must stay in the forklift cab and brace yourself for the fall. Never jump out! The forklift will crush you.
Did you know pre-use inspections are required in the OSHA Standard? Forklift safety training with TSC includes classroom and hands-on training on all of the different types of forklifts in operation. Our documentation includes a sign-in sheet, a classroom quiz, and hands-on evaluation forms for each type of forklift.
Brandy recently spoke at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Conference in Denver last month. This event serves to connect industry professionals with expertise and discover the latest innovations. Brandy shared the "ABC's" of best safety practices for the safety professional. (A is for audits, B is for benchmarking, C is for Compliance Calendar, etc.) Feedback was very positive!
"Brandy did a great job of presenting. I will definitely use a lot of
the tools that she mentioned in her session back home."
"I really enjoyed the A to Z concept! [It] had me engaged and I appreciate Brandy for keeping it real with all the advice and recommendations."
"Wonderful ideas that I can't wait to incorporate into our facility. Engaging presentation with some twists. Great job."
We will be at the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo on November 7th and 8th! Each year, manufacturing professionals come together from the Southeast to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, share their vision, become inspired, and immerse themselves in manufacturing culture. Last year, there were more than 2,000+ registered attendees! Stop by Booth 121 to see Lea and Brandy to learn more about how we can improve your company's safety program!
Practice is key for acing the CSP Exam |
My 2nd Edition CSP Questions, Answers, and Explanations Workbook is a highly sought-after tool for you to review potential CSP exam questions.
Test Your Knowledge
See if you can answer these two questions, then check your answers at the bottom of this newsletter.
- Once an employer receives a citation from OSHA, they must post the citation in a conspicuous location for a period of ___ or until the violation has been abated, whichever is longer.
a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days
d. 15 days
- Which is NOT a step in the risk management process?
a. Supervise and reevaluate
b. Hazard identification
c. Auditing and inspecting
d. Controls developed and decisions made
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- a. 3 days
- c. Auditing and inspecting
Explanation: The risk management process is comprised of 5 basic steps. The first and most important step in the risk management process is Hazard Identification. Hazard Identification is a continuous process and should be repeated. Once all known hazards have been identified, they must be assessed in terms of their probability and severity to determine the risk level. The next step is Controls Developed and Decisions Made. In this step, it is necessary to develop controls to reduce the level of risk posed by the hazards. After assessing each hazard, supervisors and managers develop one or more controls that either eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk. The next step is to Implement Controls. Management and supervisors must ensure that controls are added to standard operating procedures, instructions, and toolbox talks prior to the beginning of the task. Controls should be understood at all levels. The last step is to Supervise and Reevaluate. Managers and supervisors must ensure that employees understand how to use the controls. The manager or supervisor must continually assess the risks during the operational phase of the task. Methods to supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of control measures include spot checks, inspections, daily reports, and direct supervision. Auditing and inspecting is not a step in the risk management process.
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Did you know TSC is a Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)? Certification through organizations like the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) enables access to government contracts and corporate supply chains that prioritize supplier diversity.
For 9+ years, we have helped facilities build robust and sustainable safety programs that have:
- Reduced injuries and illnesses
- Decreased direct and indirect injury costs paid by the company to increase overall net profit
- Decreased worker compensation insurance premium
Hope to see you at the SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo in November!
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Brandy Zadoorian CSP, CSD
CEO and Principal Consultant
Triangle Safety Consulting LLC
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