The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
designated May 2-6, 2016, for the third annual National Safety Stand-Down. This is a
nationwide initiative to bring education and best practices to employers and employees in the
construction industry around fall hazards. Fall hazards are the leading cause of death in the
construction industry, and […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Rich Products Corp for fourteen safety and health violations, comprised on eleven serious
and three repeat violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Brownsville,
TX in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part of a programmed-targeted inspection
under […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp. for twelve safety and health violations, including one
willful violation and eleven serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a
worksite in Cutchogue, NY in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated in response to an
incident […]
Updating policies and procedures for any area of occupational safety and health can be a tedious
task. First, you need to ensure you understand any changes to the federal guidelines which
govern the hazards, be it an OSHA Standard, NFPA code or standard, or a standard from any
other governing body. Next, you need to understand what […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp. for twelve safety and health violations, including one
willful violation and eleven serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a
worksite in Cutchogue, NY in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated in response to an
incident […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Latite Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC for three repeat safety and health violations. They
come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Colona, Plantation, FL in June of 2015. This
inspection was initiated when inspectors observed employees performing roofing work without
fall protection […]
It is not uncommon for a company to need the services of a third party occupational safety and
health auditing firm. Generally, help is needed on either a temporary full time basis or an
ongoing part time basis, depending upon the need. Needs can range from the implementation of
new machinery, equipment, or policies; assistance with rolling […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Force Corp for five safety and health violations, including one willful violation and four
serious safety and health violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in
Andover, MA in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part of the […]
Auditing is important for any aspect of a business; from reviewing financials to ensuring
timesheet accuracy, auditing should be a cornerstone for any business practice. It would stand to
reason, then, that auditing is important for occupational safety and health policies and
procedures. Ensuring they are accurate, efficient, and that they protect both employees from
harm and employers […]
Most in the occupational safety and health industry would agree that lockout tagout is among the
most difficult areas of occupational safety and health to establish policies and procedures for and
among the most difficult areas to monitor and maintain over the long run. To understand the
difficulties associated with lockout tagout, you need to understand the […]