Safety Management Blog

Guides, data, and best practices for workplace safety.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Lockout/tagout prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries per year. This guide covers all 7 energy types, the 8 LOTO steps, group lockout and training requirements.

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How to Calculate TRIR (Incident Rate)

The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) measures workplace safety performance by calculating the number of OSHA-recordable incidents per 100 full-time workers per year. This guide breaks down the formula, walks through real examples and explains what a good TRIR looks like across industries.

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Safesite vs Make Safety Easy

Safesite and Make Safety Easy both target field safety teams - but differ sharply on WCB tracking, pricing models and Canadian compliance. Here's the honest comparison.

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Arc Flash Boundary Calculations

Arc flash boundary calculations determine the safe working distances around energized electrical equipment. This guide explains NFPA 70E approach boundaries, calculation methods and how to apply them on the job.

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How to Write a JSA Step by Step

A Job Safety Analysis is a technique that breaks a task into individual steps, identifies hazards at each step and assigns controls to eliminate or reduce risk. This guide walks you through creating a JSA from start to finish with practical examples.

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Workplace Violence Prevention Guide

Workplace violence affects 2 million workers annually. This guide covers NIOSH violence types, risk assessment, policy development, training tiers and response procedures.

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Workplace Injury Report Template

A complete workplace injury report captures the who, what, when, where and why of every incident. Use this template and guide to ensure your reports are thorough, timely and compliant.

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Guide: OSHA & NFPA 10 (2026)

Fire extinguisher inspections are required monthly by OSHA and NFPA 10 to ensure every unit is accessible, charged and ready for emergency use. This guide walks through the full inspection process, tag documentation and maintenance schedules every safety manager needs to know.

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Asbestos Safety & Abatement Guide

Asbestos remains in millions of buildings. This guide covers identification, OSHA work classifications, abatement procedures, multi-jurisdictional regulations and record retention.

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