Never has it been easier to find help guides and shortcuts to assist in the creation of any
occupational safety and health policies and procedures, Where it used to require having a team of
experts work tirelessly to create all of the relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it […]
The preliminary results showing the rate of fatal work injuries in 2014 were released by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. It states that there were 3.3
fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time workers, which matches the rate from 2013. In
addition, there was a 2 percent increase in the total number of […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Stampcoat Inc. doing business as El Paso Tool & Die for thirty three safety and health
violations, comprised of thirty two serious, and one other than serious violations. They come in
response to inspections of a facility in El Paso, TX in March through […]
Between January 1st, 2015 and September 10th, 2015 there were 46 workers who suffered
amputations of fingers, toes, hands, or legs at work in the state of Arkansas. These injuries most
commonly occur while employees are operating mechanical machinery without the proper
guards or training. In an effort to combat this and reverse the trend of amputations […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. for five safety and health violations, comprised of three
repeat and two serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a store in Rochester,
New York in March of 2015. This inspection was initiated in response to an […]
In a move designed to help promote worker safety and health, the United States Department of
Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Austin and El Paso area offices have
renewed an alliance with the Consulate General of Mexico. This alliance is designed to provide
safety and health outreach and training to Mexican nationals working in these areas […]
When creating policies and procedures for lockout tagout, it is important to consider how you
will update and maintain them. Well-crafted policies and procedures which do not leave room
for changes and easy additions create a problem which must be fixed down the line. This is
because lockout tagout policies and procedures can be among the most […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is
holding the inaugural meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee of
the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Washington, DC on
September 9, 2015. The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
created this subcommittee to help respond to OSHA’s request […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited American Air Filter Co. for five safety and health violations, comprised of two willful, two
serious, and one other than serious violations. They come in response to inspections of a facility
in Atlanta, GA in March of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part […]
When attempting to establish policies and procedures for lockout tagout, it is important to
consider a number of things. First, you need to consult OSHA Standard 1910.147, which is the
standard which governs lockout tagout requirements. Next, you need to consider the machinery,
layout, and affected personnel at the facility for which you are creating the lockout […]