We are searching for a dynamic individual with experience in group safety training to be a part of our team working with clients and their employees throughout northeast Wisconsin and beyond. We need someone who can lead training sessions with energy, intelligence, honesty and charm – someone who will be able to engage and interact … Read More
OSHA has released its annual list of the top 10 most-cited violations for the 2018 fiscal year and it looks almost identical to 2017. Ranking 1 through 7 is exactly the same as last year, with fall protection – general requirements again topping the list. Machine guarding and fall protection – training requirements switched positions … Read More
Dear Santa, My mom and dad work for Fox Valley Safety & Training, Inc. I have learned a lot from them about being safe at home and how people can be safe at work. Your job is really hard. You have to go to everyone’s house in one night to deliver presents. I am worried … Read More
My family recently visited Boston and stopped in at the New England Aquarium. A big “Safety Shout-Out” to the caretakers in charge of the penguin exhibit! They have installed mats (see arrows) to protect their feathered friends from slipping on the wet rocks. Safety should be on your mind everyday, everywhere, for everybody – human, … Read More
OSHA’s 1910 subpart S requires training for any employee who may come in contact with an electrical hazard. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is OSHA’s go-to resource on best practices necessary for electrical safety. NFPA updates their 70E standard every 3 years, with their most recent … Read More
OSHA has recently announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Exposure to Noise Hazards in the Workplace. The Appleton and Milwaukee area OSHA offices have issued letters to employers who are the focus of this REP. Here is an excerpt from the OSHA letter: “Work-related hearing loss continues to be a critical workplace safety and … Read More
OSHA penalties have increased again in 2018. The Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvement Act of 2015 requires the Department to adjust its assessed penalty levels no later than January 15 of each year. Fox Valley Safety & Training focuses on safety training to keep your safety program OSHA compliant. However, we are also here to … Read More
OSHA has once again compiled its list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations for the year. For the fiscal year of 2017, fall protection – general requirements again tops the list along with a new addition to the list this year, fall protection – training requirements at #9. In addition to … Read More
There are still spots open for our upcoming Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) train-the-trainer class on Monday, December 18, 2017. Our course includes classroom instruction at our location and hands-on instruction at your facility. You will learn: Adult learning techniques Applicable OSHA & ANSI Standards overview (OSHA CFR 1910.178) Operating instructions, warnings, precautions and instrumentation Power … Read More
Sometimes, cliches — such as dogs chasing after unassuming mail carriers — exist for a reason. My brother, Kevin, doesn’t work for the US Postal Service, but he does deliver packages for a living. Recently he had a run in with a dog on his route. The dog looked menacing, but it was tied up … Read More