Archive for 2024
What is it, and Why is it an Advantage? As manufacturing facilities grow, add processes, and introduce new equipment, is employee protection considered in the process or are potential concerns identified after the building modification, line changes, or new or relocated equipment are introduced? If you have ever experienced the latter, you know how frustrating […]
View PageWhat is it, and Why is it Beneficial? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers elected to close their workplaces to outside visitors or contractors except those that were necessary for the business to continue to function. Third-party audits and other proactive safety activities ground to a halt and as the pandemic continued, many employers realized […]
View PageEmployers commonly focus on the items they need to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as OSHA and the EPA. Why should you consider ergonomics, for which there is no OSHA standard (except in California), as part of your hazard prevention and control plan? Repetitive motion is known for causing injuries whether it is a […]
View PageOSHA recordkeeping requirements can be a source of stress to company representatives that are designated to maintain the OSHA 300 logs. In some cases, it is assumed that because an injury is covered under worker’s compensation that it must also be recordable. This is not necessarily true. So how does OSHA define what is considered First Aid, and therefore not subject to the recordkeeping requirements?
View PageMost savvy employers understand the importance of maintaining a comprehensive safety and health program, training their employees on this safety and health plan, and implementing a disciplinary action program to ensure compliance with the company’s written safety policies and procedures.
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