Record Month For OSHA Citations – Learning from October 2009

October 2009 for many in the industry will be known as the month of costly OSHA citations. Although the recent BP total proposed citation, being the largest ever to be issues to a single company, is the one that will ring the loudest. There are several other noteworthy citations that we can learn from.

OSHA Issues Final Rule for PPE Standard

In an effort to capitalize on the technological advancements made in personal protective equipment or (PPE), OSHA has revised its PPE standards in its sections for general industry, shipyards, long-shoring, and marine terminals. The revision, which will take effect on October 9, 2009, is just a continuation of OSHA’s commitment to update or remove outdated references in its standards.

NFPA 70E – 2009 Changing Standards For Workplace Policies

While upgrades to personal safety equipment and increased vigilance on the part of workers is critical to maintaining an injury-free workplace, it must not be forgotten that creating an atmosphere where safety can flourish is often in large part in the hands of risk managers and the policies that they enact at their respective organizations.

OSHA Releases Final Rule for Acetylene Storage Requirements

On November 9th 2009, the revised OSHA standard for acetylene will take effect; but for many in the industry the new revision comes as no surprise.

Workplace Ergonomics and Your Bottom-line

Ergonomics is considered a collection of equipment, tools, and best practices designed to make the workplace safer. Often undervalued, the impact of ergonomics is reflected through a decrease in the number of workers’ compensation claims and the total costs of these claims.