OSHA/Safety Training
IN: OSHA: Most Frequently Violated Cited Standards
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of the “——————“ we present OSHA’s most frequently violated cited standards and its recordkeeping and reporting requirements. OSHA is responsible for the health and safety of 130 million workers, employed at more than 8 million worksites around the nation. OSHA provides safety information and tools which can make your…
Read MoreTop 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards
For Fiscal Year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017, to Sept. 30, 2018) The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed…
Read MoreOSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
OSHA published a Final Rule to amend its recordkeeping regulation to remove the requirement to electronically submit to OSHA information from the OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) and OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) for establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to routinely keep injury and illness…
Read MoreAbout OSHA: Commonly Used Statistics
Federal OSHA coverage Federal OSHA is a small agency; with our state partners we have approximately 2,100 inspectors responsible for the health and safety of 130 million workers, employed at more than 8 million worksites around the nation — which translates to about one compliance officer for every 59,000 workers. Federal OSHA has 10 regional…
Read MoreIN: OSHA: Falls In Construction
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “——————————–” we focus on falls in construction. Did you know that more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. In fact, falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction. Falls cause one of every three construction worker deaths. These falls happen in…
Read MoreHow To Protect Workers From Falls
There are a number of ways employers can protect workers from falls, including through the use of conventional means such as guardrail systems, safety net systems and personal fall protection systems, the adoption of safe work practices, and the provision of appropriate training. The use of warning lines, designated areas, control zones and similar systems…
Read MoreConstruction Hazards Prevention Videos
Every year in the U.S. more than 800 construction workers die and nearly 137,000 are seriously injured while on the job. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos. The videos below…
Read MoreWhat is an Injury & Illness Prevention Program?
Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program must be a written plan that includes procedures and is put into practice. These elements are required: Management commitment/assignment of responsibilities; Safety communications system with employees; System for assuring employee compliance with safe work practices; Scheduled inspections/evaluation system; Accident investigation; Procedures for correcting unsafe/ unhealthy conditions; Safety and health…
Read MoreWhy Have a Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program?
Why Have a Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program? Taking risks is a part of running a business, particularly for small business owners. You take risks in product development, marketing, and advertising in order to stay competitive. Some risks are just not worth the gamble. One of these is risking the safety and health of…
Read MoreCal/OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program
If you would like to reduce the costs and risks associated with workplace injuries and illnesses, you need to address safety and health right along with production. Setting up an Injury and Illness Prevention Program helps you do this. In developing the program, you identify what has to be done to promote the safety…
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