In April of 2022, OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program for Heat-Related Hazards. The first-ever national OSHA standard for heat stress, the monumental program is designed to protect at-risk outdoor and indoor workers from the rising threat of heat-related illness.

Doug Parker the new head of OSHA is the latest signal of big changes that are in store for many business leaders and their companies. The Biden administration has pledged to make significant changes to the American workplace. Parker will be responsible for implementing many of those changes. It is reasonable to think that workplace safety enforcement will be more aggressive and robust under OSHA lead by Parker.

National Safety Month is celebrated annually in June when people focus on how they can keep their workplaces safe and free from danger. It is a time to reflect on the working conditions around the country and how we can create a safer environment for those who work hard for an honest pay. By learning about safety methods, we can increase pressure on employers to offer a safer working environment to their employees.

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on US roadways. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking — whether it be on the phone or to others in the car, setting your navigation, adjusting what you’re listening to, drinking coffee, applying makeup, and more. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.

ACS is proud to join many organizations across the U.S. including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Optometric Association, and Prevent Blindness to celebrate Workplace Eye Wellness Month.

Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year. Minor injuries that are treated only by first aid do not need to be recorded. Employers are only required to post the Summary (OSHA Form 300A) -- not the OSHA 300 Log -- from Feb.1 to Apr. 30, 2022.

Snow, rain, plummeting temperatures, illness outbreaks, dangerous driving conditions, and increased fire dangers are just a few of the threats that may impact your people and business this winter.

OSHA recordkeeping requirements mandate that all employers who are required to maintain an OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses prepare, certify, and post a summary of the previous year’s log.

OSHA requires that employers train workers in the safe operation of a forklift as set forth under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 regulations. Only certified and authorized individuals may operate forklifts.

An OSHA inspector arrives at your door, unannounced, and wants to conduct an inspection of your workplace. What do you do?

It’s that time of year again and OSHA is reminding employers required to maintain an OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to post their 300A Summary beginning February 1.

The ITA will allow users to electronically submit required injury and illness data from their completed 2016 OSHA Form 300A, and thus comply with the December 1, 2017 compliance deadline.

In May of 2016, OSHA published the new injury and illness reporting rule, known as “Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.”

A common dilemma that many employers face is not if an electronic Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management system is for them, but rather, what OSHA requires if they use one.

OSHA believes that public disclosure will encourage employers to improve workplace safety and provide valuable information to workers, job seekers, customers, researchers and the general public.