As America faces a growing pandemic, today we’re looking at tips for safely reopening during COVID-19. We’ll look at how OSHA was prompted to act and the guidelines they’ve issued to protect the U.S. workforce. AFL-CIO Lawsuit Driving OSHA Action In May 2020, the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) filed […]
We know OSHA is all about protecting workers and ensuring safety compliance. But what actually happens during an OSHA inspection? What can you expect? How can you prepare? If OSHA pays you a visit, you can feel a bit more at ease. Why? Because today, we’ll give you a little insight into the process. This […]
Curious about effective controls in the workplace? Want to do everything you can to protect workers from hazards? Of course you do. The hierarchy of controls that OSHA and many other safety organizations promote exists for a reason. It helps mitigate health risks, incidents, and injuries. Identifying occupational hazards before work is so crucial. We’ll […]
Building a business takes years of time, money, and effort, but one emergency can change everything. If a crisis happened tomorrow, ask yourself, would you be ready? Knowing your risks and having a plan in place to protect life, property and equipment should be a key component of your business plan. When a spill, leak, […]
The U.S. has more than 400,000 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers working every day in our nation’s infrastructure, shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing, and other industries. It’s important employers continue to prioritize the safety of the men and women who fill these roles. These jobs aren’t without their fair share of risks, including those from burns, intense […]
On Friday, January 24, 2020, at 4:20 AM local time, an electrical spark triggered an explosion in west Houston. So, what happened? It’s reported that this spark ignited a propylene gas leak at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing. It’s still a developing story. A final report is expected sometime in April of this year. The toxic […]
Some serious silica-related diseases can result from exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust. In fact, that’s why the OSHA silica standard is in place. Silica safety involves silica dust regulations and a designed silica protection plan. We’ll talk about both components today. What Is Respirable Crystalline Silica? The respirable crystalline silica standard defines this […]
Curious about the OSHA 300 reporting? Need the what, when, where, why, and how? That’s what we’re discussing here on the blog today. Keep reading for some helpful details! What Is OSHA 300 Log? The OSHA 300 log is a Form containing all reportable injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. Details about “where […]
Maybe you’ve heard something about OSHA certification. OSHA literally sets the standards for organizational safety, and you’re interested in learning more. What does OSHA certified mean? How do you get OSHA certified? Today, we debunk the myth of OSHA safety certification. How to Get OSHA Certified You know that the health and safety of your […]
You’ve probably heard of the infamous Fatal Four. You’ve maybe heard them referred to as the OSHA Focus Four or the OSHA Big Four. They’re the same thing. Today we’re going to discuss these Fatal Four in construction specifically. At the foundation of your company’s success is the health and survival of your workforce. Your […]