Manufacturing Archives - Valent Group

Selecting Safety Footwear

Aug 19, 2024 | Business Insurance, Construction, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Safety

Helpful tips for preventing injury to your feet Ensuring that your body is protected at the workplace is extremely important in all kinds of work. This applies to every part of your body, especially your feet. Since you are often exposed to conditions that could...

Compliance with OSHA’s Hand and Powered Portable Tool Standard

Jun 2, 2023 | Business Insurance, Construction, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Safety

Most workplaces utilize some form of hand and portable powered tools. OSHA covers these tools for general industry in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P and for construction in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I. Here are a few important general notes: All tools, whether supplied by the...

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)

Apr 11, 2023 | Business Insurance, Construction, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Safety

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) are used extensively. Are you meeting safety requirements? Are employees well-trained? Untrained workers cannot be expected to make safe decisions if they do not know the risks. Do you have a rescue plan when using a MEWP?...