Here’s an archive of all of our past articles! They’re as timely today as when they were first published.
Here’s what Amazon.com has to say about our favorite OSHA reference book – – “Learn from a former OSHA inspector how to: Develop and implement an effective safety program that complies with OSHA standards; Proactively prepare for an inspection; and Respond in the event of a citation. OSHA Inspections: Preparation and Response 2nd Edition, an […]
Recently, OSHA announced that its’ #1 most frequently cited standard in 2014 for non-construction employers was 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication). With recent sweeping new changes to this regulation, I fully expect this violation to remain #1 for years to come. To help your company understand and comply with this complex, newly revised standard, J.J. Keller provides […]
In the United States, our governmental workplace safety and health agency (OSHA) maintains a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) that they are often asked. You can see this list by clicking here. Also, answers to additional questions not addressed in the FAQ list may be obtained from OSHA’s “Interpretation Letters” database.
In March 2005, 15 workers died and 180 others were injured during an explosion at the BP Texas City refinery. The refinery had a safety incentive program that tied workers’ bonuses to achieving low rates of injuries and illnesses. A January 2007 study conducted by an independent panel after the explosion found, among other issues, that workers feared reprisals […]
There’s a free supplement to the ASSE’s March 2012 Professional Safety magazine entitled “OSHA General Duty Clause: When Is the Duty General?“. It’s written by attorney Mark A. Lies, is a quick read, and addresses: general duty clause requirements case study general duty clause liability three recommendations to avoid liability For 35 more free articles […]
In the USA, OSHA does not have the authority to fine individual workers. However, in many Canadian Provinces, government safety inspectors do have the authority to fine employees! There’s plenty of evidence that shows this policy is working in Canada. For almost 10 years I worked in Canada and saw the benefits of this policy […]
The Epstein Becker & Green law office has prepared an 8-page OSHA Inspection Checklist. It’s a resource you can use to help prepare for an OSHA inspection. It has six sections that cover: Preparation before an OSHA inspection Preliminary inspection issues and opening Document production Walkaround inspection Employee interviews Closing citations & post citation considerations
Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. In […]
Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. Office […]
Reducing production machinery noise in a factory does not have to be expensive or complicated. It can easily be done in-house with minimal guidance. A plant in a Southern state had noise levels above 85 dBA TWA in some processing areas. The company wanted to reduce the noise levels in the offending areas to under 85 dBA but they did not want […]