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 has
cited Don Bosco, LLC for nine safety and health violations, comprised of two willful and seven
serious safety and health violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in
Batavia, Ill in August of 2015. This inspection was initiated after the company […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
renewed its alliance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Roadway
Work Zone Safety and Health Partners in an effort to keep workers in roadway construction
work zones safe from injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. This is a five year alliance which focuses
on […]
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 […]
Lockout tagout is one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health to properly
manage for most companies. And while there are many reasons for this, for many the issues
begin when trying to create comprehensive lockout tagout procedures and policies. These
procedures are difficult to properly establish and implement due to the complexity of […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited I-80 Equipment LLC for thirty three serious safety and health violations. They come in
response to an inspection of a worksite in Colona, Ill in June of 2015. This inspection was
initiated in response to a complaint filed alleging unsafe working condutions. The citations […]
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 […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
recently drafted updates to their Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. These
updates were drafted in an effort to reflect modern technology and practices. According to
OSHA, these updates should be particularly helpful to small and medium sized businesses.
Additionally, these guidelines will address ways in […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
recently published updates to its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare
and Social Service Workers. To help in protecting healthcare workers from workplace violence,
and as a follow up to this update, OSHA recently released a new webpage which will be a part of
the […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited United Hospital Supply Corp. for twenty one safety and health violations, including one
willful violation, ten repeat violations, nine serious violations, and one other than serious
violation. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Burlington, NJ in May of
2015. This […]