Jan 19, 2023 | Health and Safety, Industry News, Newsletter
The U.S. Department of Labor announced increases to the maximum penalties that can be assessed when employers are found to be in violation of OSHA regulations. These penalties will apply to all citations issued by OSHA beginning January 16, 2023. This includes...
Jan 17, 2023 | Environmental, Health and Safety, Newsletter
Starting a new year provides a great opportunity to set goals and get organized for the environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance tasks ahead. Now is the right time to ensure your organization is ready for reporting and has a plan for ensuring all records are...
Jan 16, 2023 | Construction Safety, Health and Safety, Newsletter
It is no secret that Americans are struggling with mental health. Recent statistics indicate that in 2020, over 50 million adults experienced a mental illness with roughly 5% experiencing a severe mental illness (National Institute of Mental Health). While these are...
Nov 15, 2022 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is finding new ways to keep employers accountable for upholding health and safety standards. As you can imagine, it would be impossible for OSHA to visit every company to check for compliance and the Severe...
Nov 14, 2022 | Construction Safety, Health and Safety, Newsletter
In the morning hours of June 28, 2022, a construction crew was installing a sewer system at the site of a new housing development in Jarrell, Texas. The crew had dug a trench approximately 20 feet deep. Two workers entered the trench to begin grading and connecting...
Nov 11, 2022 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
Thank you for your service to our country. Can you explain the branch of military you were in and what your role was? During the first Gulf War I entered the US Army after college as a WOFT candidate (Warrant Officer Flight Training) and I graduated from WOC School...
