Lance Roux

Lance is the founder of SafetyPro Resources, LLC. He is a Certified Safety Professional.

OSHA Proposes New Rule Covering Beryllium Exposure Limits

OSHA has proposed a new ruling on beryllium exposure limits which will most likely include construction workers in addition to general industry employees. OSHA suspects that..

Getting Serious About Forklift Safety

Many industrial workplaces have come to rely on forklifts over the years for their ability to lift and transport loads from one location to another but often their safety can..

OSHA Expands Efforts to Protect Contract Workers

Contract workers generally face greater health and safety risks than permanent employees, and OSHA is increasing efforts to protect them. The temporary nature of contract work..

Best Practices for Your Next Internal Safety Audit

Why Internal Safety Audits are Important An internal safety audit is the detailed examination of your company's safety management system to make sure that your safety programs and..

Is 2012 Data on Workplace Fatalities and Injuries Accurate?

In its Death on the Job Report released on May 8, AFL-CIO reports that the Bureau of Labor Statistics ("BLS") numbers on workplace fatalities fail to account for the nearly 50,000..

Focusing on Fall Protection and Prevention

Fall Protection Required Falls are one of the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths on job sites each year and they are the leading cause of deaths in the construction..

Are OSHA Whistleblower Protections Effective?

OSHA Whistleblower Protections - Finer Details Section 11(c) of the OSH Act protects workers who believe they were retaliated against for raising safety concerns with their..

Workplace Fatalities in 2012 At Lowest Rate Since 2006

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new 2012 workplace fatalities data from its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries on April 28, 2014. The fatality rate accross all..

OSHA Releases New Policy Regarding Crane Safety Near Power Lines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new temporary policy taking effect as of April 30, regarding the use of proximity alarms and insulating links on..