Sep 20, 2023 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
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. ...
Aug 16, 2023 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
Thousands of businesses across the United States are overlooking the fact that they might not be prepared for an OSHA Inspection. In 2022, OSHA conducted approximately 32,000 inspections with over half falling into the category of “unprogrammed inspection”...
Aug 16, 2023 | Construction Safety, Health and Safety, Newsletter
ANSI Z359.14 Update: What You Should Know As of August 1, 2023 manufacturers of Self Retracting Devices (SRD) claiming compliance to ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 will need to comply with the latest revision. How will this impact construction safety? Many of...
Aug 15, 2023 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
OSHA regularly issues citations to employers related to Personal Protective Equipment or PPE. For many years, PPE citations are listed in the OSHA Top 10 due to a lack of compliance not only due to workers not wearing PPE, but also due to a lack of hazard...
Aug 14, 2023 | Construction Safety, Health and Safety, Newsletter
A new construction Safety Training Ordinance, recently signed by Mayor Michelle Wu on June 1st, is set to go into effect December 2, 2023. This ordinance is viewed as an important step to enhance the City’s efforts to reduce worker injuries and fatalities on...
Jun 21, 2023 | Health and Safety, Newsletter
In June the U.S. celebrates National Safety Month. In addition to recognizing workplace safety throughout the month, it is also a good time to review the health and safety programs that are most frequently cited by OSHA because they are what contributes to the top...
