OSHA Fall Protection Training Requirements: What Every EHS Manager Needs to Know
OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926.503 and 1910.30) require employers to train workers before any fall hazard exposure. Fall protection has been OSHA’s #1 most-cited violation for 15 straight years.
How to Reduce Your OSHA Recordable Rate: A Practical Guide for EHS Managers
Cut your OSHA recordable rate with proven EHS strategies. BLS data, root cause analysis, training methods that actually change worker behavior.
OSHA Compliant VR Training: Which Standards Accept Virtual Reality and How to Stay Compliant
OSHA allows VR training on a case-by-case basis. This guide covers which standards accept virtual reality, where VR falls short, and how to build a compliant program — citing the actual OSHA interpretation letter and 29 CFR requirements.
VR Electrical Safety Training: OSHA 1910.331-335 Compliance Through Immersive Simulation
VR Electrical Safety Training: OSHA 1910.331-335 Compliance Through Immersive Simulation Electrical hazards remain among the most lethal workplace dangers in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrocutions consistently rank among OSHA’s “Fatal Four” — the four leading causes of death in construction and industrial environments. Despite decades of classroom-based electrical safety […]
VR Lockout Tagout Training: Practice LOTO Procedures Without the Risk
Last Updated: March 2026 VR lockout tagout training lets maintenance workers and machine operators practice the full LOTO sequence on realistic virtual equipment, building the muscle memory and hazard recognition that prevent the 50,000 injuries OSHA estimates occur annually from uncontrolled energy releases. Humulo’s VR LOTO modules cover all six steps of 29 CFR 1910.147 […]
OSHA Confined Space Training Requirements: What Every EHS Manager Must Know (29 CFR 1910.146)
Last Updated: February 21, 2026 OSHA requires employers to train all employees involved in permit-required confined space operations under 29 CFR 1910.146. Training must cover hazard recognition, atmospheric testing procedures, rescue protocols, and role-specific duties for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors. Approximately 2.1 million U.S. workers enter permit-required confined spaces annually, and confined space […]
OSHA Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements: What Every Safety Manager Needs to Know
Last Updated: March 2026 Most Facilities Get Fire Extinguisher Training Wrong Walk through any manufacturing floor or warehouse and you’ll find fire extinguishers mounted every 75 feet, inspected monthly, tags up to date. But ask the workers nearby when they last practiced actually using one, and you’ll usually get a blank stare or a vague […]
