Category Archives: Company


Sep

30

2014
Workers in the marijuana industry face unique safety concerns

Workers in the marijuana industry face unique safety concerns

The marijuana industry comes with its own unique set of safety hazards, Washington OSHA Implementing preventative safety measures in this emerging industry will help to combat potential hazards as they arise. OSHA has compiled a series of issues for employees who work with marijuana to look out for. The lists cover all types of jobs, from producers and growers to processors and retailers. Producers and…

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Sep

26

2014
How To File A Complaint & Request OSHA inspection

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…

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Sep

23

2014
Workplace burns: Don’t get scorched Avoiding them and treating them.

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…

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Sep

19

2014
Protect your Business by protecting your Employees

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…

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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

17

2014
OSHA updates recordkeeping rule: What’s changed

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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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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