Safety protocols are a fundamental concern that affects every organization and its employees. It’s not only a legal and moral obligation, but also important for employee morale and the reflection of a company’s core values. OSHA Safe + Sound Week…
Workplace hazards usually differ from season to season. For instance, heat-related illnesses are common for those exposed to the sun while working in the summer. Heat exposure, however, is not the only hazard that can cause a work illness or…
Happy Safety Professionals Month! This month we celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who are committed to promoting safety in the workplace. Safety professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that employees are protected from harm and that…
While you focus on the day-to-day workings at your facility, your Emergency Action Plan and any practice or drills may be put on the backburner. Unfortunately, your facility won’t be given advance notice of an impending emergency, so dusting off…
That’s a great question. OSHA’s stated mission is “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.” As part of that mission, they meticulously track workplace incidents…
Amidst all the rules, regulations, safety inspections, and safety compliance that you’re already responsible for as industrial leader, employee training is one such necessity that employers and regulators can actually agree on. Training improves not only the quality of our…
The novel coronavirus continues to affect all businesses, including the building industry, causing many construction and manufacturing companies to consider what the post-COVID-19 world looks like and how they can reduce and manage its impact. While many architects, engineers, and…
Creating a safe construction site is a joint responsibility of both the site managers and their crew. Employers must legally ensure their workforce has the proper equipment to stay safe on the worksite, but employees must actively participate in those…
Venturing outdoors this month usually means skiing and finding the best spot for sledding with your family. But for construction workers, jobs don’t stop for cold or snow in most cases. There’s always work to be done. Despite freezing temperatures,…
OSHA’s most comprehensive chemical safety regulation is called Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals. This standard applies directly to companies with 10,000 lbs. of a hazardous or flammable chemical stored or used on-site. Also, your company could be required…