Stay Safe and Compliant With These Machine-Guarding Safety Tips
As a consultant in the field, it is common to encounter situations where employees are exposed to hazards that can result in injuries, amputation, or even loss of life....
OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for 2024
As OSHA unveils the 2024 list of its 10 most frequently cited safety violations, there are once again no surprises at the top. For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection...
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Required for California Employers
Workplace violence is a growing concern for both employers and employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are about 2 million victims of workplace violence...
Your Guide to OSHA Inspections
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections are a crucial aspect of workplace safety and compliance. For businesses, understanding the ins and outs of OSHA inspections is essential to...
What You Need To Know About Fall Protection
Fall protection (general requirements) continues to be the #1 cited OSHA violation, with fall protection (training) coming in at #7. Basically, falls are a big deal at a work...
10 Essential Hazard Communication Safety Tips
Hazard Communication is once again the second most cited OSHA standard in 2023. Violations of this standard revolve mainly around the handling, management, and storage of harmful chemicals in...
OSHA Unveils Top 10 Safety Violations for 2023
Every year, OSHA shares its top 10 most frequently cited safety violations. The list applies across all industries and is essential in understanding the most prevalent workplace safety concerns....
A Step-By-Step Guide to Your OSHA-Required Respiratory Protection Program
The OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard directs employers to establish or maintain a respiratory protection program. It lists requirements for program administration, worksite-specific procedures, respirator selection, employee training, fit testing, medical...
Five Steps to Ladder Safety
What goes up must come down, right? Hopefully, in a safe manner, especially when working on a ladder. Did you know ladders ranked #3 in OSHA's list of top 10 violations...
What Does OSHA Say About Scaffolding in Construction
We’re halfway through our series covering OSHA’s most frequently cited safety violations in the last year. Today we’ll discuss the fifth most frequently cited violation, scaffolding in construction. Violations of...
