Safety Manuals Prevent OSHA Citations Safety is more than just compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and other government rules. It’s a state of mind that must permeate the entire company, including office and field personnel, management and hourly employees. OSHA is a government agency consisting of inspectors responsible for the health […]

How to Conduct Safety And Health Self Audits?  Systematic evaluation of your safety and health situation is an important facet of your program. Don’t wait for accidents to happen before you investigate and inspect. Safety and health consciousness tends to slip, and it’s your job to be sure that that doesn’t happen. A well-prepared and […]

As the current Presidential administration gets ready for its last full calendar year, OSHA could enact some of the most significant changes it’s made in recent memory.  Here are five areas to watch this year regarding OSHA: Penalties: The federal budget allows OSHA to increase the maximums for fines for the first time since 1990. The […]

A construction worker removes his hard hat because he is too warm. An engineer refuses to wear head protection, as she has “never been hurt before.” A utility worker thinks hard hats make him look silly and removes his every chance he gets. All of these situations are dangerous. Head injuries can result in traumatic […]

TOP 10 OSHA FINES FOR SMALL COMPANIES Your company should be thoroughly covered with a written safety program whether you have 1 employee or 1,000 employees. The emphasis on safety in the culture of your business can help you avoid these fines. Get the manuals and documents you need to make training fast and easy […]

How to Set Up a Job Hazard Analysis Program Some hazards are obvious–any observer can tell that workers must exercise care and develop safety procedures. And many hazards will be uncovered as a result of a self-audit. Other hazards, however, are less obvious, and are uncovered only by conducting a systematic analysis of the jobs […]

How to Conduct Safety And Health Self Audits?  Systematic evaluation of your safety and health situation is an important facet of your program. Don’t wait for accidents to happen before you investigate and inspect. Safety and health consciousness tends to slip, and it’s your job to be sure that that doesn’t happen. A well-prepared and […]