Ep 1 Introduction
These podcasts will offer informative topics intended to provide you, our participants, more assistance in workplace safety, administrative policy and managing your work comp coverage.
Ep 2 OSHA Form 300 Log of Injuries and Illnesses
The OSHA law requires employers with 10 or more full-time employees to keep a yearly log of all work-related injuries and illnesses. * This is the OSHA Log of Injuries and illnesses, or the OSHA Form 300.
Ep 3 BT Podcast DART calculation
OSHA 300 & Calculating DART Rate. DART stands for "days away, restricted or transferred. This safety metric is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA.
Ep 4 BT Podcast – Heat Stress and related Illnesses
It's important to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and understand how to prevent, control and respond to their effects.
Ep 5 BT Podcast – Construction Drug Use Up in 2021
After holding steady between 2017 and 2020, construction’s rate of positive drug tests increased by 12 percent from 2020 to 2021, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
Ep 6 BT Podcast – Importance of Toolbox Talks
Regularly evaluate and make adjustments to your training as needed to ensure you are providing your employees with the knowledge to keep them safe on the jobsite and reinforce your safety culture.
Ep 7 BT Podcast – First Report of Injury or Illness
Initial emergency medical treatment, such as an Emergency Room or Urgent care is not considered to be a selection of health care provider/facility by either the employer or the injured worker.
Ep 8 BT Podcast – Direct or not Direct
Initial emergency medical treatment, such as an Emergency Room or Urgent care is not considered to be a selection of health care provider/facility by either the employer or the injured worker.
Ep 9 BT Podcast – Why Report Hazards?
Hazards may be caused by equipment malfunctions, but more often than not, they are caused by what people do or what they don't do! We need to be on the lookout for hazards in our work area.
Ep 10 BT Podcast – Accident Investigations
Workplace accidents do happen and their costs can be substantial. When an incident occurs, what is your organization’s reaction? Conducting incident investigations can identify the causes of the incident and will help to prevent such incidents from reoccurring within the workplace.
Ep 11 BT Podcast – Worker’s Comp The Basics
Workplace accidents do happen and their costs can be substantial. When an incident occurs, what is your organization’s reaction? Conducting incident investigations can identify the causes of the incident and will help to prevent such incidents from reoccurring within the workplace.
Ep 12 BT Podcast – The Purpose of Site Safety Visits
Workplace accidents do happen and their costs can be substantial. When an incident occurs, what is your organization’s reaction? Conducting incident investigations can identify the causes of the incident and will help to prevent such incidents from reoccurring within the workplace.
Ep 13 BT Podcast – Importance of Formal safety Training in Construction
Workplace accidents do happen and their costs can be substantial. When an incident occurs, what is your organization’s reaction? Conducting incident investigations can identify the causes of the incident and will help to prevent such incidents from reoccurring within the workplace.
Ep 14 BT Podcast – Preventing Eye Injuries in Construction
Workplace accidents do happen and their costs can be substantial. When an incident occurs, what is your organization’s reaction? Conducting incident investigations can identify the causes of the incident and will help to prevent such incidents from reoccurring within the workplace.
Ep 15 BT Podcast – 12 Golden Rules of Safety
Safety is paramount in any environment, whether it’s the workplace, home, or outdoors. Adhering to safety guidelines not only protects individuals from harm but also ensures the smooth functioning of operations.
Ep 16 BT podcast – Preventing Strains and Sprains
Lifting, pushing, and overreaching are common causes of strains and sprains. Any job that requires you to sit or stand bent in an awkward position for long periods of time can cause excess stress and strain on muscles. Most strains and sprains affect the back, arms, and shoulders.