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Avoiding Mechanical Integrity Citations in PSM Audits - Part I

PSM Audits - Part One Mechanical integrity and equipment deficiencies are frequently cited in OSHA inspections. In this blog series, we will cover the mechanical integrity..

NIOSH Seeks to Update Hard Hat Design

Hard hats are designed to protect the heads of workers from the risk of traumatic brain injuries caused by falling objects, impact with other objects, debris, bad weather and..

OSHA Proposes Changes to Form for Safety Complaints

Before reading further, if you are trying to launch an OSHA compliant, you're in the wrong place. Call your local OSHA office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA) Recently, a notice in the..

The Effectiveness of OSHA Press Releases on Subsequent Violations

An ongoing study being conducted at Boston University which analyzes the impact of OSHA enforcement press releases on overall compliance is yielding interesting findings. Results..

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..