Category Archives: OSHA


Sep

18

2014
Whistleblowing Protection

Whistleblowing Protection

OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program enforces the whistleblower provisions of more than twenty whistleblower statutes protecting employees who report violations of various workplace safety, airline, commercial motor carrier, consumer product, environmental, financial reform, food safety, health insurance reform, motor vehicle safety, nuclear, pipeline, public transportation agency, railroad, maritime, and securities laws. Rights afforded by these whistleblower acts include, but are not limited to, worker participation in…

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Sep

17

2014
OSHA announces top 10 violations of 2014

OSHA announces top 10 violations of 2014

1. Fall protection – 6,143 2. Hazard Communication – 5,161 3. Scaffolding – 4,029 4. Respiratory Protection – 3,223 5. Lockout/Tagout – 2,704 6. Powered Industrial Trucks  – 2,662 7. Electrical – Wiring Methods – 2,490 8. Ladders  – 2,448 9. Machine Guarding – 2,200 10. Electrical – General Requirements – 2,056 Looking to train employees on these hazards and make sure your organization is…

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Sep

16

2014

Train Workers on What to Do in Weather Emergencies

Weather emergencies and other natural disasters can strike any workplace, often with little warning. If you and your employees are not adequately prepared for these events, the potential for a catastrophe is heightened. On the other hand, when you’ve anticipated emergency needs and prepared your employees to deal effectively with the most difficult situations, the chances are excellent that you can prevent injuries and minimize…

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Sep

12

2014
Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding

Many workers especially in the manufacturing industry face serious safety hazards from exposure to unguarded or poorly guarded machines. Keep workers safe with proper machine guarding and keep your company in compliance with OSHA’s standards. Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these preventable…

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