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 […]
Lockout tagout is one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health for which to
create appropriate policies and procedures and to properly maintain, long term. The creation of
lockout tagout policies and procedures is so difficult because they are governed by OSHA
Standard 1910.147, which is famously difficult to understand and, at times, feels […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration was
created in an effort to protect employees in the United States from workplace injuries or work
related illnesses. Unfortunately, even when all steps are properly followed, accidents can happen,
systems can malfunction, and unexpected issues can arise. In these situations, there are fallback
procedures to prevent […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
recently announced that the agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals
and nursing homes. The expansion of resources will focus on: musculoskeletal disorders related
to patient or resident handling; bloodborne pathogens; workplace violence; tuberculosis; and
slips, trips, and falls. These are some of the […]
Should a serious incident ever occur at your facility which requires evacuation, properly created
and labeled evacuation plans could be the difference between life and death for employees.
Without a well-structured evacuation plan, employees could waste precious time trying to figure
out the best way to leave a facility. Because of the importance of these plans, OSHA […]
Evacuation plans and procedures act as a final layer of defense for employees in the event of a
serious emergency. These plans and procedures set forth the quickest route out of your facility,
leading your staff to safety. Because of the vital role these plans and procedures play in the event
of a catastrophic emergency, OSHA regulates […]