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.
OSHA’s new identity crisis: Sheriff or team player?
Former OSHA director joins FDRsafety as a senior advisor
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Thorough record keeping is essential to a strong safety program, but even organizations that keep good records may be missing something in their numbers: the high risk presented by maintenance activities. Mike Taubitz, Senior Advisor to FDRsafety, offers tips to deal with this risk. Read the full article.
OSHA is making noise about noise and industrial employers need to be thinking about how they might retrofit plants as a result. By FDRsafety Senior Advisor Mike Taubitz. Read the full article.
Surviving an OSHA inspection – remove low-hanging fruit
We expand capabilities on expert witnesses
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Many organizations are encouraging employees to lose weight and stop smoking in hopes of scoring a win-win-win: the workers get healthier, the organization experiences fewer insurance claims, and less work time is lost to sickness. But FDRsafety CEO Fred Rine writes that fewer organizations are taking advantage of similar savings they could obtain if they took the same approach to employee safety off the job. Read the full article.
OSHA vs. new House majority on enforcement
Five top safety/health experts join FDRsafety
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FDRsafety was featured in an article about how businesses are using social media, such as blogs, to provide valuable information to their target audiences. Read the article.
How to reduce off-the-job injuries and cut health insurance costs
Free tool to conduct OSHA required hazard assessment for personal protective equipment
Introducing Steve St. Laurent, Spanish-language safety awareness trainer
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For the past year, the focus in occupational safety has been on enforcement, with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proclamation that there is a “new sheriff” in town. But companies should not forget that a good safety program can save them money, writes FDRsafety President Jim Stanley. Read the full article.