Compliance

As an employer, you have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the safety of your employees while they are on the job. One crucial way to do this is by being OSHA compliant. But what does that mean exactly?… Keep Reading

What is a Recordable Injury? First, we must look at what OSHA defines as a recordable injury. An injury or illness would be considered recordable for: Any work-related fatality Any work-related injury/illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away… Keep Reading

Mitigating Liability A large portion of the liability can be avoided upfront with proper pre-hire risk management strategies. A controlling employer should consider the following factors before selecting or hiring subcontractors: Work History OSHA Safety Report Card and other Safety… Keep Reading

Implementing an effective safety and health management system significantly reduces costs associated with workers’ compensation payments, medical expenses and lost productivity. In addition, employers often find that process and other changes made to improve workplace safety result in significant improvements… Keep Reading

The rule is written as two standards: one for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. It reduces the current permissible exposure limits (PEL) of respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) of air, averaged… Keep Reading