When working with mold, it is important to take the proper precautions in order to protect yourself. Molds can grow in many different environments and there are more than 1,000 species that can be found here in the United States. While outdoor molds are known to serve a crucial role in nature by breaking down…
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OSHA does not require that all employers hold safety meetings, but even if you are not in a category that is federally mandated, maybe you should consider holding a regular safety meeting anyway! Why Hold A Regular Safety Meeting? The cost of injury prevention is far less than the cost of an injury. A safe…
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OSHA is reminding us that employers must post injury and illness summaries beginning now through April. But, keep in mind that at the beginning of January this year, the reporting rules have changed. Not only has OSHA expanded the list of industries required to routinely keep and submit injury and illness records, but it also…
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Whether it’s a big turnaround, large capital projects or smaller maintenance projects, most companies can use extra safety personnel at some point. But there is still a reluctance to hire full-time staff. That is where a staffing agency can provide you with the temporary employees to help with a wide variety of your safety needs.…
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Safety pays for everyone! Work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths are costly to everyone involved. A safe work environment pays in more ways than one. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the cost of workplace injuries and illnesses nationwide are equivalent to those of cancer. Amazing. And that is just the financial…
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The primary goal of OSHA is to protect you, the employee, from any physical harm. And violations of these can cause serious harm to the company as well – in their pocketbook! Find out how OSHA fines employers for non-compliance of safety regulations.
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