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Learn about the latest news when it comes to OSHA compliance, staying safe at the workplace, and much more.
Post 2021 Injury-Illness Summary by Feb 1st
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.
Cold Weather and Extreme Winter Storm Safety
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.
Post Your 2019 Injury-Illness Summary By Feb. 1st
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.
Forklift Operator Training and Evaluations
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.
Work Zone Awareness
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its partners recently sponsored National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season.
Managing an OSHA Inspection
An OSHA inspector arrives at your door, unannounced, and wants to conduct an inspection of your workplace. What do you do?
OSHA 300A Reminder
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.
OSHA Launches Injury Tracking Application
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.
NIOSH debuts new App to Measure Sound Levels in the Workplace
Given how important occupational noise levels are to worker safety and quality of life, NIOSH debuts a new app to Measure Sound Levels in the Workplace (NIOSH SLM) for iOS devices available through the App Store.
Deadline for OSHA’s New Electronic Reporting Requirement is Around the Corner
In May of 2016, OSHA published the new injury and illness reporting rule, known as “Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.”
OSHA Requirements for Electronic SDS Management System
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.
NFPA Sounds Alarm for Fire Prevention Week 2016
Everyone is responsible to keep his or her workplace free from fire. A fire can be devastating–do your best to prevent fires from happening!
Starting Safety Young
If we can train our youth to be safety conscious on their first jobs, they are more likely to promote a safer working environment as adults.
OSHA’s Final Rule on Electronic Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
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.