OSHA Reverses, Won’t Fine Company

Last week OSHA had issued a statement making clear their intent of citing and fining Vos Electric after an employee was killed on a construction site in April of this year. However, after a meeting with company officials, OSHA has reversed course and deleted the citation and fine.

OSHA Revisiting Cranes and Derricks

When OSHA released their agenda, issuing a final rule on Cranes and Derricks was listed as one of their top priorities. Since, the proposal was issued in October of 08, this is a good time to revisit the proposal and remind all in the industry of the changes on the horizon.

Employer Tips- Senior Staff Safety

Before making any changes, you need to be sure you are fully aware of the needs of your senior staff. This will allow you to target changes for maximum effectiveness. For example, redesign the workspace of senior staff that is constantly walking around the facility or standing at a line may be less effective than installing anti fatigue matting.

OSHA Releases Regulatory Priorities for 2010 – Part 2

Continuing our examination of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Fall 2009 Regulatory Priorities, we now turn our attention to several of the more targeted initiatives that the Administration plans to set in motion in 2010.
Several hazardous materials – specifically, how they are handled in the workplace and how to control employee exposure to [...]

OSHA Releases Regulatory Priorities for 2010 – Part 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have recently made public their Fall 2009 Regulatory Priorities. This list represents the risks, hazards and regulatory changes that they feel warrant the greatest attention whether due to changing circumstances in the workplace, or as a result of an increase in reported incidents, violations or injuries.

OSHA – Fit Test Respirators Video

After the H1N1 reports on ways to combat the virus, many healthcare organizations are realizing that it may be time to consider respirators.  Typically, healthcare organizations are known for using surgical masks.  Yet, respirators offer greater protection for staff and patients.  If you are considering respirators for staff within the healthcare industry, it is important [...]

OSHA – Industries Need to Move Toward Proactive Strategies

While it’s easier to sit back and complain about the direction that OSHA is moving in,  savvy companies are deciding to shift the focus of their safety strategies now.  The most effective method would be to place the greatest emphasis on prevention.
The new direction of OSHA should be more than enough to push any company [...]

OSHA Controlling Employer Status Stands Up To Court Appeal

Many corporations subcontract a portion of their work to be performed by third parties, whether it be for cost reasons, time management needs or the desire to seek out specialized labor that it is simply not efficient to maintain in-house. Naturally, when vetting a potential subcontractor it is important to get a complete picture of their history with regards to workplace safety, not only so that you can protect employees who may be working with subcontracted personnel, but also to avoid any potential liabilities related to a third party’s safety violations.

OSHA Provides Guidance for EMS Workers and HazMat

Most workers who are routinely exposed to hazardous substances during the course of their jobs receive the type of training necessary to help protect themselves from the negative effects associated with accidental exposure or improper procedures.  However, there is another class of workers who are only occasionally foisted into situations where they may come into [...]

Sound Protection Tips For Noisy Worksites

Of all the hazards faced by workers on the job, one of the most insidious is noise pollution. Damage to an employee’s hearing can be so gradual that by the time it has been detected, either by a standard medical exam or by the individual who notices a drop off in their auditory acuity, it is often too late to mitigate the loss. Hearing loss is cumulative, and it is irreparable. This harsh reality makes it important for risk managers to take steps to protect the hearing of their workers right from the day they first set foot onto the job site.

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