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Summer’s here—and that means it’s time to take heat safety seriously. Heat stress becomes a critical concern for many workers, particularly those in outdoor environments or hot indoor settings. Understanding the hazards, potential injuries, and effective controls can help prevent serious health issues. Simple, actionable steps like drinking water often (even if you're not thirsty), wearing light-colored clothing, and taking breaks in shaded areas can make a world of difference.

Read more on Heat Stress Hazards and Controls

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What we've been up to

Bandy recently grabbed coffee with Bill Barnes, a seasoned EHS pro with 20+ years in industries like manufacturing, chemical production, and aerospace. We chatted about safety culture, ISO programs, and real-life challenges we’re all working through.

If you haven’t connected with a fellow EHS professional lately, now’s a great time to grab a coffee and share some insight. It makes you feel better to know that you're not alone, and they might be able to help you work through some challenges you are facing!

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OSHA flammable liquids standards not to overlook

What’s the most interesting item you’ve ever found in a flammable cabinet? What about … ammo?

On a recent client visit, we discovered a flammable cabinet during an OSHA Compliance Audit with GUN AMMUNITION. Flammable cabinets are meant for flammable liquids!

Here are two OSHA 1910.106 Flammable Liquids Facts:

1️⃣ No more than 60 gallons of category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids, or more than 120 gallons of category 4 flammable liquids, may be stored in a storage cabinet
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2️⃣ Cabinets MUST be labeled with conspicuous lettering “flammable – keep fire away”
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​Read more about the flammable liquids standard​ in our most recent blog.​

Understanding the Four Categories of Flammable Liquids (OSHA 1910.106)

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Every August, OSHA promotes its "Safe and Sound" campaign, a national initiative to raise awareness about the importance of effective workplace safety and health programs. This year is no exception, and it's the perfect time for organizations to reaffirm their commitment to creating safer work environments.

Organizations can sign up as Safe + Sound Week participants and have their names recognized on the Safe + Sound Week map. Participating can help get your safety program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety and health accomplishments.

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In case you missed it

​Do this if your employees work outside or without A/C​

​Little-known facts about OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping​

​A prime example of why we check exit doors​

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ATTENTION: OSHA-Authorized General Industry Trainers!

If you're teaching an OSHA 10 class soon OR are new to the safety profession and want to learn the basics of hazards and controls, check out our new workbooks with 11 safety topics with knowledge checks. They are designed for OSHA Authorized Trainers to give to students in their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Classes.
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We've begun to receive very positive feedback:

Click the image below to read more and access the workbook for purchase in either color ($25) or black and white ($19):

We are starting to work on the OSHA 30 now. Stay tuned!

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Test your safety knowledge

Our $99 2nd Edition CSP Questions, Answers, and Explanations Workbook is a sought-after tool for reviewing potential CSP exam questions. We’ve helped countless professionals ace this critical exam. As part of being a subscriber to the TSC newsletter, you get two free CSP questions. Keep scrolling to test your knowledge!

See if you can answer these two questions, then check your answers at the bottom of this newsletter.

1. Calculate the Time-Weighted Average of the following scenario. An employee was exposed to Carbon Monoxide while on the diesel-powered forklift. She was exposed to 40 ppm for 3 hours, 50 ppm for 2 hours, and 30 ppm for 3 hours.
   a. 40 ppm
   b. 38.75 ppm
   c. 48.33 ppm
   d. 310 ppm ​
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2. The ISO45001 international standard specifies that an organization should establish, implement, and maintain a process for hazard identification that is ongoing and proactive. The process should take into account:
   a. Past environmental incidents, internal or external to the organization, and their causes
   b. How work is organized, social factors, leadership, and culture of the organization
   c. Changes in knowledge of, and information about the quality of products the organization develops
   d. Routine and non-routine environmental activities

Want more practice questions with explanations? The CSP Workbook consists of 75 potential practice questions, answers, and explanations for $99. The explanations will help you review the key concepts crucial to passing the CSP or ASP Exam!

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CSP Workbook Answers

1. b. 38.75 ppm

Explanation: The time-weighted average is calculated by the following equation:

NOTE: The PEL for Carbon Monoxide is 50 ppm. 38.75 ppm is less than the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). This employee has not exceeded the standard.

2. b. How work is organized, social factors, leadership, and culture of the organization

Want the explanation to this question? Check out the full workbook for only $99.
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The explanations above are what you get with every question in our CSP Workbook! Check it out to grow your knowledge and pass the ASP and CSP exams!

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One big question that came up in our meeting with Bill Barnes was, "How do we actually measure safety culture?" Got ideas? Respond to this email and let's keep the conversation going.

Let's make the workplace a safer and healthier place, one facility visit at a time!

​Brandy Zadoorian CSP, CSD CEO and Principal Consultant Triangle Safety Consulting LLC

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