As any contractor knows, safety practices and training are essential to running a successful business. With employees’ exposure to a wide variety of contaminants, potential injuries, and other dangerous situations; experts have proven prevention and training are key components to reducing liabilities and losses. OSHA estimates that employers are paying almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone, a cost that clearly states the need for proper Health, Safety, and Environmental training.
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What does MAP-21 mean for your fleet?
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Have you changed your procedures to accomodate the passing of MAP-21 this past July? Do you know what these changes mean to you? Here are a few of the highlights!
Are You Protecting Your Organization From the Second Most Cited OSHA Violation?
For even the most experienced employee, regular updates on safety procedures are a must in today’s workplace. Employees face potential on the job injuries daily and prevention is the key to having a safe and productive workforce. According to OSHA, fall protection violations are rated second among their most frequently cited OSHA standards violations. Here are some great tips on Tarping Safety Awareness:
Attention Drivers! Are You Up To Date?
In an effort to eliminate drivers’ having to carry their medical cards with them at all times while driving, FMCSA has passed a ruling where CDL licenses are tied to the drivers physicals.
Appreciate Your Drivers…We Do!
With over 3.2 million professional truck drivers nationwide delivering consumer goods today, any time is a great time to show some appreciation! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 16th-September 22nd. Please take a moment this week to show some appreciation to those hard working professionals who safely and efficiently get us the products that are essential to our daily personal and professional lives. How do we at Trillium show appreciation to our drivers?
Increased Traffic May Not Be The Worst Of Your Holiday Run….
We all know the headaches that come with increased traffic flow around holidays, but are you aware of the increased risk of cargo theft? A recent study by FreightWatch found that US cargo theft increases as much as 28 percent during the holidays. What can you do to protect yourself?