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Safety Improvement Plan vs Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:01 GMT

..and When to Use Each

A safety manager at a Louisiana general contractor called me last spring after an OSHA inspector left the site with three citations. He said his VP wanted a Safety Improvement Plan on his desk by Friday.... Wrong document.

OSHA Updates Heat Safety Rules:

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:03:50 GMT

What Contractors Need to Know

On April 10, 2026, OSHA updated its program for protecting workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards. The 2022 program now uses four years of data to target inspections where risk is highest. If you run an industrial or commercial contracting business, this matters.

OSHA Musts: Heavy Equipment Spotter & Pedestrian Safety - SafetyPro

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:03 GMT

OSHA Best Practices

A worker is struck by a backing excavator twenty feet from where the foreman is standing. Nobody saw it coming because nobody was assigned to look.

OSHA Electrical Safety Documentation: What Employers Need

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

What Employers Must Have on File

An OSHA compliance officer walks onto your job site. After the opening conference and the walk-around, the questions turn to your files. For many employers, that is where compliance unravels, not on the floor, but in the cabinet.

OSHA’s Most Cited Construction Standards: Prevent Violations

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

and How to Prevent Repeat Citations

For the fourteenth consecutive year, the most cited OSHA standard in construction was fall protection. In fiscal year 2024, OSHA issued 6,557 citations for fall protection violations, generating nearly $48 million in penalties from that single standard alone, according to Equipment World’s analysis of OSHA citation data.

OSHA Safety Compliance Checklist: What Can OSHA Ask For?

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:01 GMT

What OSHA Can Ask for During an Inspection

Last year, a client called me from a job site parking lot. An OSHA compliance officer had just arrived unannounced, and the site superintendent (a good one) didn't know where the OSHA 300 log was, couldn't confirm whether the fall protection program had been updated since the previous year, and had no training records on hand. The inspector waited. The company had four hours to produce those records. They scrambled.

OSHA Compliance vs Certification: Employers Should Know | SafetyPro

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

I've investigated more workplace incidents than I can count over many years in this industry, and one of the most common misunderstandings I encounter is the confusion between OSHA compliance and OSHA certification. During inspections, I routinely hear employers say "but our workers are OSHA certified" when confronted with violations. This misconception creates real risk during inspections, incidents, and audits.

Construction Safety Management Roles & Responsibilities Explained

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:03 GMT

Three months ago, I was called to investigate an incident on a multi-employer construction site where a subcontractor's employee fell from an unguarded floor opening. During the investigation, the general contractor insisted that safety was the subcontractor's responsibility. The subcontractor claimed they were never told about the opening. The project owner maintained that they had hired professionals and shouldn't be involved in day-to-day safety matters. All three received OSHA citations under the multi-employer citation policy.

Electrical Safety Hazards: Prevention & OSHA Compliance | SafetyPro

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Identification, Prevention & OSHA Compliance

I've been walking construction sites for nearly three decades, and I can tell you that electrical hazards remain one of the most persistent threats to worker safety. Just last year, I investigated a near-miss incident in which a boom lift contacted an overhead power line. The operator survived, but only because someone on the ground noticed the situation developing and got everyone clear.

You Need a Safety Expert Witness? Legal & Qualifications Explained

lroux@safetyproresources.com (Lance Roux) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:01 GMT

Legal Cases & Qualifications Explained

Over my three decades in safety consulting, I've watched countless legal cases hinge on whether the right expert witness was involved at the right time. I've seen attorneys struggle to find qualified experts, only to discover that impressive credentials don't always translate to compelling testimony. The difference between favorable settlements and unfavorable ones often comes down to understanding when you need an expert witness and what qualifications truly matter.