Lance Roux

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

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..

OSHA Launches Annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Related Illness

Summer is quickly approaching and OSHA has recently launched into its annual seasonal campaign to prevent heat related illnesses for laborers. Heat stress can easily turn into..

Managing Proper Flame Resistant PPE: NFPA and OSHA Requirements

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has long set the standards for fire prevention and protection for workers engaged in hazardous industrial occupations where the..

Industry Responds to Policy Push Regarding Chemical Safety

Industry groups believe that better communication and not new rules are what it will take to bring about overall improvement when it comes to chemical safety. Chemical safety has..