The idea of an OSHA inspection is sometimes scary and confusing for employers, but being prepared revolves around a simple idea — getting rid of the low-hanging fruit. FDRsafety President Jim Stanley writes that the easy pickings for OSHA inspectors often are a result of failures in five areas. Read the full article.
Let’s assume that you are the head of safety in your organization. The good news is that your OSHA recordable and lost work-day rates are extremely low and a point of pride for the organization. The bad news is that …
If you want an example of what a company can do to turn in a great safety performance, you need look no further than National Steel City, a construction company specializing in steel and power industry equipment installation. National Steel …
I just read another survey showing that many employees do not trust their bosses. Numerous studies show that trust in their immediate supervisor is one of the most important elements of job satisfaction for employees. However, this remains an elusive …
With the President trying to accommodate business on the issue of excessive regulation, OSHA seems to be trying to walk a tightrope in its budget request for 2012. The agency is asking for 25 additional compliance officers. That is in …
If your organization is intent on the control or elimination of hazards before new/rebuilt machines come into your work place, you will want to better acquaint yourself with a new voluntary standard that was recently finalized. The “A” level standard, …
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