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National Ergonomics Month
In recognition of National Ergonomics Month, CMI is spotlighting the importance of ergonomics in making your workplace safer and more productive. Every day we use products designed to fit us based on who we are and our goals. We adjust car seats to drive...
Emergency Action Plan
An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by a specific OSHA standard [29 CFR 1910.38(a)]. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. A poorly prepared plan, likely will lead to a...
Fire Prevention Month
While deaths from fires have trended downwards since the 1970’s and 1980’s we have seen a statistically significant increase in recent years from a record low in 2012, demonstrating an increased need for safe work and home practice. Preparedness is critical in...
Excavation and Trenching in Construction
Excavation and trenching operations are considered one of the most hazardous construction operations according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). According to national statistics, an average of 60 workers dies each year due to...
ESG Questionnaires – Have You Gotten One Yet?
A couple of months ago, we wrote an article entitled “What is ESG?”. As the Environmental, Social and Governance program gains more traction with many companies, their suppliers are now receiving questionnaires that can take quite an effort to complete. Some...
OSHA Case Study – Lockout Tagout and the Minor Servicing Exemption
In this article, we are sharing an OSHA Case Study that explores the topics of lockout tagout, the minor servicing exemption, and machine guarding. Read on to test your understanding of when and how OSHA’s minor servicing exemption can be applied. ...
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