Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Cancer Leading Cause of Death in Firefighters
Firefighter Cancer Rates Higher Than in General Population In 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) released findings from a study of cancer among U.S. firefighters. The study was the largest ever undertaken, as it included...
4 Ways to Keep Your Workers Protected From the Sun this Winter
The Sun Can Cause Problems, Even During Winter Months Sun protection may be the last thing on your mind this winter. However, outdoor workers are always at risk of sun exposure no matter the temperature. Outdoor workers can face exposure to the sun’s...
10 Ways to Improve EHS on Your Worksite in 2019
Start the New Year Right It’s a new year, which means it’s time to set new goals for your company’s health and safety programs. Stay OSHA complaint and citation free with these 10 ways to improve EHS on your worksite in 2019. Recent: 2018 OSHA Top 10 Violations...
5 Ways to Get Workers On Board With Health & Safety
Are You Getting Feedback From Your Team? Maintaining OSHA standards for worksite compliance is full-time job. Health and safety risks can change every day, which means there’s constantly room for improvement. Following guidelines and managing...
2018 OSHA Top 10 Violations List Released
Most OSHA Violations Remain the Same, Sans One Addition Last week, OSHA released its top 10 OSHA violations of 2018 list at the National Safety Congress in Houston, TX. The administration's deputy director, Patrick Kapust, announced the results during the...
Respiratory Hazard Citations Updated Under General Duty Clause
Respiratory Hazards & The General Duty Clause On Nov. 2, OSHA issued an enforcement memorandum to all regional administrators regarding General Duty Clause (GDC) citations for respiratory hazards. The GDC requires that employers furnish each employee with...
OSHA Proposes Revisions to Beryllium Standard
Administration Seeks Clarity, Simplification of Beryllium Standard Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a proposal to revise the beryllium standard for general industry. OSHA’s proposed changes are intended to clarify sections of the...
Secretary of Labor Looks to Limit Defense Against Duplicative OSHA Citations
One OSHA Violation Could Lead to Several Citations If your workplace is fined for a single OSHA violation, that doesn’t always mean you’ll get just one citation. Sometimes multiple OSHA standards can apply to a single violation. This can double or even triple...
How Mobile Medical Testing Limits Risk, Cuts Costs For Employers
Opportunity Cost & Employer Liability Employers are constantly faced with balancing convenience and efficiency with thoroughness and safety on their work sites, but there shouldn’t have to be a compromise between those essentials. Staying OSHA compliant is...
Report Shows Overdose Problem in the Construction Industry
CDC Investigated Nearly 58,000 Drug-Related Deaths During Five-Year Span Substance-use disorders are both dangerous and costly. Unfortunately, they are among the most common conditions affecting Americans.A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control analyzed the...