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Hazard communication — also known as HazCom — was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes HazCom requirements seriously to mitigate the severe risks associated with working alongside workplace chemicals. OSHA hazard communication requirements for compliance are designed to protect people from any…

Employees who work with heavy machinery are at risk of serious injury and amputation. In 2021, the United States had 2,607,900 non-fatal work injuries. Organizations that utilize heavy machinery must abide by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards or risk substantial penalties. OSHA has a national emphasis program…

At a recent Region VIII VPP Participants Association Networking Event in Westminster, Colorado, the Phillips 66 Bulk Petroleum Storage Facility and Terminal in Casper, Wyoming was recognized for 10 years of continuous participation in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program. OSHA in Denver is recognizing the Casper site for its achievement in…

Safety consultants provide the necessary expertise workplaces need to create a healthy environment for their employees. They are responsible for compiling guidelines that align with specific industry rules. Staying current with these trends and regulations ensures the workplace maintains compliance. If you are considering pursuing a career as a safety…

The Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Course is often described as ‘the premier class for those wishing to provide in-house safety training.’ This highlydynamic, interactive 40-hour course virtually covers the A-Z’s in OHS, everything from Adult Training Methodologies to the Z-tables. Thinking about getting your CSM? Registration for our Certified Safety…

Many employers worry about compliance. They want to make sure they do what it takes to keep government agencies like OSHA at bay. However, compliance and safety aren’t the same thing. For example, a company accused of violating OSHA’s General Duty Clause in a fatal forklift under-ride incident has proven…

OSHA’s recent General Duty Clause (GDC) citation to an Amazon warehouse demonstrates that the agency is taking a more aggressive enforcement stance toward workplace ergonomic hazards. Issued on April 18, 2023, the GDC citation alleges that Amazon’s handling of 10 employee injuries amounted to medical mismanagement that was likely to…

Human Factors Training, States of Mind Psychological Health and Safety Tom Hardin, Owner, NASP This overview of psychological health and safety is intended to introduce you to the overall concept of dealing with psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Addressing psychological health and safety in the workplace involves complying with ISO…

Safety consultants provide the necessary expertise workplaces need to create a healthy environment for their employees. They are responsible for compiling guidelines that align with specific industry rules. Staying current with these trends and regulations ensures the workplace maintains compliance. If you are considering pursuing a career as a safety…

OSHA has started a national emphasis program (NEP) addressing the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and the violation the agency cites most frequently during construction industry inspections: Falls. The program was announced at the beginning of this month, and it will focus on reducing fall-related injuries and fatalities for…