Active Shooter: Taking Action During the Unthinkable
You may think you’re powerless to prevent an active shooter event from happening in your business, but you can be armed with the knowledge to take quick and smart action when faced with this type of situation.
OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 2021
When OSHA inspects workplaces around the country, it keeps data on violations found and tracks the most frequently cited standards. Here are the top violations in 2021.
Setting the Standard: ANSI, NFPA and NIOSH
Have you heard of ANSI, NFPA and NIOSH? Here’s what you need to know about these organizations that exist to keep people safe in the workplace.
Protecting Your Employees from the Cold
It’s important to be aware of the risks of cold exposure and make sure your employees are protected as much as possible.
Worker Death: What Went Wrong?
In March 2021, a 43-year-old worker at a vehicle aluminum parts manufacturer in Ohio was struck and killed by a machine’s barrier door. What went wrong?
Eight More Ways to Fight COVID-19 in the Workplace
Eight things you can do as a responsible business owner to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
Eight Effective Elements of COVID-19 Programs
OSHA recently released additional guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Health Lessons Learned from 2020
Many health and safety habits were brought to the forefront in 2020 – many of which we would do well to keep in the workplace.
What to Expect When You’re Inspected
An understanding of an OSHA inspection can be helpful if you’re uncertain what happens before, during and after the process.
Updating Your Hazard Control Plan
With your new pandemic practices in place, it may be time to review and update your emergency plans as necessary.
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask OSHA for Help
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services all across the country.
OSHA Fines: Got a Million Dollars to Spare?
In September, OSHA handed out $898,682 in proposed penalties to four Idaho Dollar Tree Stores – fines that auto shops could receive if an inspector were to find the same violations.
