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In the U.S., workers are praised by their bosses when they pull extra hours, stay late, work overtime. With an ultra-competitive job market, hiring comes with the unspoken statement that staying extra hours beyond the good old 9-to-5 is expected.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Safety Management, Safety Culture

In January, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970. In honor of the occasion, OSHA will launch a yearlong commemoration of the OSH Act’s past achievements, current efforts, and future initiatives, all designed to protect the American workforce.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance

Small businesses face many challenges, from staffing to budgeting, marketing, sales, and more. It’s easy to overlook the potential threats that come from not paying enough attention to workplace safety.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Safety Management

February 1^st is the day when most companies post their 300A forms summarizing all of the recordable incidents from the prior year. But, for many companies, this is just the first step in being compliant with the revised recordkeeping requirements.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Incident Reporting Software, Incident Management, Safety Management

It’s a brand new year, a new decade, and a fresh opportunity to learn from the safety errors of last year.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Job Safety Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction, Lockout/Tagout

The process of determining recordability can sometimes be very taxing—both professionally and emotionally.  If you’re like most EHS professionals, it’s one of the more stressful parts of your job, especially when you have to tell a member of management that they’ve had a recordable injury.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, EHS Management, Incident Management, Safety Management, Audits & Inspections, Safety Culture

When do you need a hearing conservation program?

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Mining & Metals, Maritime, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction, Template, Hearing Protection

Do you know if your facility is a “qualified facility” under the SPCC Rule? You’re not alone. Many new safety professionals are confused by the rules and who they apply to.

Topics: Regulatory Information, Risk Management, Compliance, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, EPA

Silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s surface. Many widely used building products contain silica such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone. When part of a solid, silica doesn’t pose much of a hazard. It’s when those building materials are modified or altered is when silica can become dangerous.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Building Materials & Construction

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has certain safety banners for the workplace that are required to be posted where employees can easily see them.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Safety Culture