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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Earnings as a Building Maintenance Professional Since you first started in building maintenance jobs, you have loved your work. There’s only one issue that you have: you don’t feel you are paid enough. So, how much should you be paid – and are you being paid enough? If you are, […]
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Each year, thousands of safety and health violations are reported to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), but some are much more common than others. Compiled from approximately 32,000 inspections completed by OSHA staff, these breaches can cause serious injuries and even death. Top 10 Cited OSHA Violations of 2016 1. Fall Protection 2. […]
On an annual basis, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration records thousands of worksite violations. In an effort to educate both workers and employers, the agency releases a list of the top-cited safety infractions each year. OSHA’s 2017 fiscal year ended September 30, and it has published the annual list. Not surprisingly, the top three […]
These Skills Will Improve Your Earning Capacity Maintenance jobs are in high demand in industrial manufacturing. Without skilled maintenance engineers, manufacturing companies risk their operations grinding to a halt. Therefore, if you are a skilled mechanical maintenance engineer, your services will be highly valued by manufacturing companies. According to salary.com, the average mechanical maintenance engineer […]
Many people opt to enter the workforce at a very young age to earn some extra money, develop important skills, and get a jumpstart on their peers. These vivacious, motivated young employees certainly add value to the workplace, but as an employer, you cannot forget they’re still kids. Minor employees — especially those under 16 […]
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What does the OSHA Say about Emergency Action Plans?
in Employer NewsUnder 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 […]
What are the OSHA Regulations for Medical Services and First Aid?
in Employer NewsNo 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, […]
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign: Step 2 — Train
in Employer NewsThe 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. […]
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign: Step 2 — Provide
in Employer NewsIn 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 — […]
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign: Step 1 – Plan
in Employer NewsWhen 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 […]
How Can You Improve Your Salary in Building Maintenance Jobs?
in Employer News5 Ways to Boost Your Earnings as a Building Maintenance Professional Since you first started in building maintenance jobs, you have loved your work. There’s only one issue that you have: you don’t feel you are paid enough. So, how much should you be paid – and are you being paid enough? If you are, […]
Top Cited OSHA Violations
in Employer NewsEach year, thousands of safety and health violations are reported to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), but some are much more common than others. Compiled from approximately 32,000 inspections completed by OSHA staff, these breaches can cause serious injuries and even death. Top 10 Cited OSHA Violations of 2016 1. Fall Protection 2. […]
Top Cited Citations of 2017
in Employer NewsOn an annual basis, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration records thousands of worksite violations. In an effort to educate both workers and employers, the agency releases a list of the top-cited safety infractions each year. OSHA’s 2017 fiscal year ended September 30, and it has published the annual list. Not surprisingly, the top three […]
Maintenance Jobs 10 Key Skills For Industrial Manufacturing
in Employer NewsThese Skills Will Improve Your Earning Capacity Maintenance jobs are in high demand in industrial manufacturing. Without skilled maintenance engineers, manufacturing companies risk their operations grinding to a halt. Therefore, if you are a skilled mechanical maintenance engineer, your services will be highly valued by manufacturing companies. According to salary.com, the average mechanical maintenance engineer […]
The Protection of Young Employees in the Workplace
in Employer NewsMany people opt to enter the workforce at a very young age to earn some extra money, develop important skills, and get a jumpstart on their peers. These vivacious, motivated young employees certainly add value to the workplace, but as an employer, you cannot forget they’re still kids. Minor employees — especially those under 16 […]