Helpful Articles & Resources
At Illustra Pro, we believe education is foundational to safety. Our goal is to ensure employers and workers have the education and tools necessary to maintain the highest level of safety during your daily operations. In addition to our training and certification programs, here you will find educational articles and resources on a wide range of safety topics, as well as updates related to OSHA and other industry regulations.
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Your Guide to Becoming a Safer Forklift Operator
OSHA states that only trained and competent operators can operate a powered industrial truck. All powered industrial truck operators must be trained...
OSHA Maritime Fall Protection
Drilling down from our previous article on what OSHA Fall Protection is, let’s take a look now at OSHA Maritime Fall Protection as it specifically...
What is OSHA Fall Protection?
OSHA fall protection is not just a safety measure, but a provision that is required to protect workers especially in trades where they spend most of...
Confined Spaces Dangers in the Maritime Industry
Maintenance, remodeling, or modernization of military vessels are considered high risk operations because of the many dangers that are bound to be...
Maritime Safety Awareness Training: Why Companies Need it, Why Employees Need it
The unforgiving nature of the sea demands vigilance. In 2022 alone, there were over 2615 safety incidents reported involving vessels larger than 100...
Fire Watch Duties During Hot Work
Hot work activities include riveting, welding, flame cutting, and other fire or spark-producing operations, frequently a part of the construction...
Heat Illness Prevention: Awareness and Employer Responsibilities
When it comes to heat illness, employers have a critical duty, as highlighted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Extreme...