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Deadline Alert! With less than 3 months before the deadline, SB-553 requires almost all California employers to prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), provide workplace violence prevention training for employees, and maintain a violent incident log by July 1, 2024. Read this updated article to learn more about the new law and what your organization should do to meet compliance.
Read MoreWaiting to address safety issues until after a failed OSHA inspection or after an incident occurs means that the damage is usually already done. This post explains the benefits of having a comprehensive third-party OSHA compliance audit, what the OSHA compliance audit process includes, and what expertise the auditor should have.
Read MoreHAZWOPER is a much-misunderstood topic among employers and safety professionals alike. In this post, we will clarify what HAZWOPER is, why it is necessary, who it affects, and review the different HAZWOPER training requirements.
Read MoreA culture based on safety is developed by recognizing the importance of reducing hazards and minimizing risks so that occupational injuries/illnesses do not occur. Read this post to learn more about building a strong safety culture and behavior-based safety.
Read MoreThe deadline for electronically reporting your OSHA Form 300A data for the 2021 calendar year is rapidly approaching. Read this post to learn who must submit the form, and what injuries and illnesses are recordable - including COVID-19 work-related illness or vaccine adverse reaction.
Read MoreDoes your facility have an effective energy control program? Read this post to learn the steps for developing a comprehensive energy control program that maintains OSHA compliance and protects your employees.
Read MoreAfter a workplace accident, it is critical that a follow-up investigation be performed as soon as possible. Read this post to learn the three steps needed for an effective investigation.
Read MoreThe White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs indicates that OSHA will issue Emergency Temporary Standards that employers will be expected to adhere to regarding COVID-19, and will be published no later than June 2021.
Read MoreTo eliminate liability, employers must protect their employees from incidents such as workplace violence and active shooter events by completing a threat and vulnerability assessment of their site to determine if and what risks exist. Read this post to learn what steps to take and what questions to ask.
Read MoreEach year there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths in the U.S. that are caused by falls from ladders. Read this post to learn how to choose the right ladder for the job and how to use it safely.
Read MoreThe goal of OSHA’s new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) is to significantly reduce or prevent employees in high-hazard industries or work environments from contracting SARS-COV-2. What does this mean for employers?
Read MoreThe lack of proper ventilation or open windows in an indoor environment, even with social distancing and mask wearing, can lead to a very contagious situation for anyone in that space if even one person in the room is infected. Read this post to learn steps to improve ventilation to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.
Read MoreEnergy control procedures and the application of locks and lockout/tagout (LOTO) devices can save lives. Read this post to learn about hazardous energy and how to build an effective LOTO program.
Read MoreIt is important to have a detailed Emergency Action Plan in place at your company to protect employees from serious injury or death and any property loss that might result. Read this post to learn the 6 key components of an effective Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Read MoreIn its most significant rulemaking in some time, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published HM-219C in an effort to support the safe and expedited transportation and distribution of approved COVID-19 vaccines. Read this post to learn the key updates in the new rule.
Read MoreManufacturers in the U.S. have implemented a number of different control types in their COVID response actions. Read this post to learn the common denominator among many successful controls and which policy requirements have successfully driven employee confidence.
Read MoreIn addition to environmental considerations, the sustainability of green power installations involves worker health and safety protection. Read this post to learn the top 10 Green Energy job hazards and what the Renewable Energy Sector can do to improve worker safety.
Read MoreAs a result of huge market growth, more and more people are becoming employed in the cannabis industry each day, creating a need for safety awareness and injury prevention. Read this post to learn how cannabis companies can build an effective and compliant occupational safety and health program.
Read MoreDue to the current pandemic, many businesses are facing a lull in business - making it an opportune time for companies to evaluate all parts of their safety management systems. Read this post to learn how a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) can benefit your operations.
Read MoreVirginia is the first state to adopt an enforceable mandate regarding COVID-19 safety measures in the workplace. Will other States use Virginia’s groundwork and follow suit?
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