Heat Illnesses: How to Recognize the Warning Signs & What to do
This time of year can be harsh on construction workers along the Gulf Coast. As temperatures begin to rise, so does their risks for heat
Tag: OSHA
Don’t Fall For It…
Updated June 19, 2017 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Fall Protection Standard (1926.501) remains the agency’s most cited safety standard to date. Falls
It’s Not too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Flu season is fast approaching. After last winter’s surprise strain of the virus, many people have lost confidence in flu vaccines. While we can understand
Stay Safe Without Losing Your Cool
Keeping cool is especially important in the scorching summer heat, and all of your protective equipment can really weigh you down. But before you start
National Work Zone Awareness Week
March 23rd-27th is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), five days dedicated to preventing work zone fatalities by encouraging safe driving through highway work zones
Eye Wellness and Safety in the Workplace
Sight is one of our most valuable senses — especially when it comes to getting our jobs done right. However, sometimes the workplace can put
National Burn Awareness Week
We are in the midst of National Burn Awareness Week, seven days dedicated to bring awareness to the hazards of burns, fires, and scalding. The
What You Need to Know About The New Federal Truck Driving Rules
Earlier this month, the Senate passed an amended bill introduced by Senator Susan Collins that will undo the July 2013 changes made to the federal
Proper Use Of A Hard Hat. That’s Just Using Your Head.
We know that wearing a hard hat on the job is a no-brainer, but you might be surprised at the amount of occupational head injuries
What Makes A Good Return To Work Program?
In the September issue of Safety and Health Magazine, Kyle Morrison wrote a great article on the issues related to creating, having, and implementing company
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standard Violations for Fiscal Year 2014
The top ten most frequently cited workplace safety violations for FY 2014 was presented by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs,
Big Changes in OSHA Recordkeeping Rules and Notification
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just revised the record keeping rules that employers must submit when there are health and
