OSHA
How to Prevent Eye Injuries in the Workplace
It’s easy to get complacent about eyewear when working day-to-day, but not being protected can be more dangerous than you think. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that every day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment. Ninety percent of on-the-job eye injuries could be avoided if…
Read MoreIs Your Company Storing Chemicals Safely?
Safe chemical handling requires routine inspections of chemical storage areas and consistent maintenance of your inventory. Even when hazardous materials are out of sight in containers, they should never be out of mind. Here are six ways to help keep your work environment safe when storing hazardous chemicals. Have a plan in place. OSHA’s Occupational…
Read MoreMake Safe Lifting a Workplace Priority
Lifting and carrying material is a common workplace task no matter which industry you are involved in. Improper lifting is dangerous to workers because it can cause strains, sprains, cuts, fractures, bruising and more. Overexertion injuries – which most often occur when a load is being lifted or otherwise handled – account for 22 percent…
Read MorePosting Requirements for OSHA Final Rule
We recently posted about OSHA’s announcement of their Final Rule, which requires employers to electronically submit the injury and illness data that they are already required to record on their on-site OSHA injury and illness forms. But we want to elaborate more on the requirements. What will this information be used for? This requirement is issued in…
Read MoreOSHA’s Final Rule
OSHA has released a final rule, which is scheduled to go into effect on January 18th. This rule is to help clarify that the duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation. “The amendments add no new compliance obligations and do not require employers to make records…
Read MoreWhy Care About Fall Protection?
Fall Protection has been the most frequently cited OSHA standard for six consecutive years now. According to the US Department of Labor, falls account for 8% of all work-related trauma injuries leading to death. “The Top 10 [frequently cited standards] gives employers a place to start for finding and fixing hazards,” said Patrick Kapust,…
Read MoreOSHA’s Update to Safety & Health Program Management Guidelines
As you probably know, OSHA has updated their guidelines for safety and health programs; but what changes has this update made and how exactly will this affect your company? These guidelines were updated to reflect changes in the workplace, economy, and the the evolving safety and health issues that have developed since it was released…
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