23
2014
Warning signs that your workplace may be too noisy?
Noise may be a problem in your workplace if: ◾You hear ringing or humming in your ears when you leave work. ◾You have to shout to be heard by a coworker an arm’s length away. ◾You experience temporary hearing loss when leaving work. OSHA sets legal limits on noise exposure in the workplace. These limits are based on a worker’s time weighted average over an…
20
2014
Ebola workplace safety: 7 prevention steps
OSHA has teamed up with other state health agencies to release recommendations that will help protect workers from Ebola. Workers in certain professions could potentially be exposed to Ebola. These include: ◾healthcare workers ◾emergency responders ◾laboratory staff ◾death care workers ◾airline crews and airport staff, and ◾quarantine operations staff. The safety recommendations urge employers to: ◾Make sure workers who are at risk of Ebola exposure…
02
2014
Proposed Rule : Drug history database for commercial Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to make it easier for companies to find out if a commercial driver has past drug or alcohol violations. But the rule includes a requirement for employers as well. The agency issued a proposed rule that would create a “drug and alcohol clearinghouse” for all commercially licensed drivers. Companies would be required to search the online database…
01
2014Survey: What motivates workers and supervisors to think safety?
Finding strong safety training techniques can sometimes be difficult. Even the most effective training processes can start to feel a little stale after awhile. Bringing in new ideas from time to time can help keep your workers engaged in safety training. However, the next great training idea could be difficult to pinpoint. Our latest survey found that when it comes to finding out what will…
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,…
11
2014
Why’s the healthcare industry neglected?
Healthcare workers not receiving enough protection from OSHA with the highest number of worker injuries, this industry is one of the least protected by OSHA. A report by Public Citizen shows that healthcare workers suffer more annual injuries and illnesses on the job than any other industry, OSHA conducts few facility inspections due to a lack of existing safety standards. About 650,000 healthcare employees sustain…