Employers covered by the OSH Act must provide employees with “jobs and a place of employment free from recognized hazards causing, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm.” This includes compliance with OSHA statutes, standards, regulations, and others. Businesses that do not show...
According to the NFPA, non-residential fires occurred 136,000 times in 2015, causing $3.3 billion in damages, deaths, and injuries. Unfortunately, these numbers have not changed much in the past decade. Fire can severely impact productivity, ravage inventory, and cause very costly infrastructure damage. As well, claims...
Preparing for an OSHA inspection begins long before inspectors arrive at your door. Complying with OSHA standards demands long-term commitment. Businesses must strive to promote a culture of safety and wellness, provide ongoing training, and motivate management and employees to safeguard their workplace. Fortunately, employers can...
Around the holidays, people often have things on their mind other than safety. Nonetheless, risk does not disappear during the holiday season. Follow these tips to keep the workplace safe so everyone can enjoy the festivities. Train Seasonal Workers Many companies hire extra help during the holiday...
Many companies do not have a workplace safety manual, or if they do have one, it is often outdated or too long and complicated. This is unfortunate because a well thought out safety manual can help your business in many ways. First, it can help prevent...