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2014
How To File A Complaint & Request OSHA inspection
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 gives employees and their representatives the right to file a complaint and request an OSHA inspection of their workplace if they believe there is a serious hazard or their employer is not following OSHA standards. The Act gives complainants the right to request that their names not be revealed to their employers. Complaints from employees and their…
23
2014
Workplace burns: Don’t get scorched Avoiding them and treating them.
Protect workers from burns and keep your company in compliance with OSHA’s standards. From blistering to infection to amputation and even death, burns are a serious hazard. Burns: The bottom line Every year, thousands of staffers suffer burns in the workplace. And those injuries range from minor burns to ones so severe they require skin grafts. So it’s crucial to know how to prevent and…
19
2014
Protect your Business by protecting your Employees
Safety and health is important for all business owners. An effective safety and health program can save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested. It’s the right thing to do, and doing it right pays off in lower costs, increased productivity, and higher employee morale. Establishing a safe and healthful working environment requires every employer large and small and every worker to make safety and…
18
2014
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…
17
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…
17
2014
OSHA updates recordkeeping rule: What’s changed
OSHA announced a final rule updating the agency’s recordkeeping regs, specifically updating when a workplace injury resulting in hospitalization must be reported. As reported yesterday, the updated standard – Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements – NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions — got the OK from the Office of Management and Budget. Today, OSHA announced the final rule, which takes effect Jan. 1,…
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2014Train 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…