If you don’t think you need a safety program at work, you’re very much mistaken. More than 4,836 workers were killed on the job in 2015 — 13 every day — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal accidents and injuries can happen at any company, but they’re much more likely in the absence […]
Your company runs on a set of operating processes and procedures that are put in place for very good reasons. From keeping your employees safe at work to producing high-quality products that align with your brand standards, these processes are imperative to the ongoing success of your business. Of course, the same processes won’t work […]
Hazardous chemicals can do irreparable harm to your workers. As their employer, it’s your responsibility to make sure all measures are taken to keep them safe. Extra precautions need to put in place since your team is working with hazardous chemicals. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has carefully label guidelines for hazardous chemicals […]
The OSHA Challenge serves as a way for participating employers and workers to create or improve their safety and health management plan. The program fosters the collaboration of OSHA-approved third-party challenge administrators and participating employers who want to improve their safety and health management programs with training, mentoring and progress tracking. The challenge consists of […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that 3.1 million vehicles are impacted by the September 30th final electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate. The ruling requires fleets across the country to equip vehicles with devices used to electronically log Hours of Service (HOS). All affected vehicles are required to be equipped with ELD during […]
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment. In an ideal world there would be no workplace accidents or emergencies, but unfortunately that is not the case. Therefore, under regulation 1910.38 the OSHA requires businesses to have a plan of action in case of an […]
No matter how many precautions you take in the workplace, accidents can still happen. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration puts regulations in place to make sure you’re well prepared in the case of an emergency. Under Section 1910.151, the OSHA lays out the regulations for Medical services and first aid. 1910.151(a) This section states, […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has rolled out a Fall Prevention Campaign, and we want to make sure every employer and worker is aware of it. In January, we covered the planning stage and in February, we highlighted the importance of providing proper equipment. Training is the final portion of this three-step initiative. […]
In January, we covered the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Fall Prevention Campaign. To recap, falls are the number one cause of death in construction. In 2013, 35% of all fatalities in the industry were falls to a lower level. In an effort to curb — and hopefully completely eliminate — […]
When your employees report to work, they’re not spending the day sitting behind a desk in a cushy office chair — they’re doing potentially hazardous work on a jobsite. As a caring employer, you want everyone to go home safe and sound at the end of the day, so you must have proper safety precautions […]
