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Confined Space Entry: Permit or Non-Permit?

According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics (BLS), there were 1,030 confined space entry fatalities across all fifty states

Injury Prevention: Management of Non-Routine Tasks as a Method to Reduce Risk

Non-routine tasks arise in nearly every workplace and can present multiple risks to employees. For standard, everyday processes, understanding risks

Industrial Hygiene – Tips for Effective Site Surveys

What is Industrial Hygiene? The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) defines industrial hygiene as “a science and art devoted to

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Heat-Related Hazards

Earlier this year, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor

Electrical Safety – Effective Program Management

When working around electrical equipment, are your employees aware of the requirements and hazards associated with electrical safety? OSHA and

First Aid in the Workplace – Training Options and Key Considerations

While most work in the health and safety field focuses on injury prevention, every facility needs a plan if and

Proactive Management of Ergonomic-Related Injuries: Employee Benefit and Company ROI

Ergonomic-related injuries have a dramatic effect on both employees and a business’ operations and bottom line. Understanding the potential ergonomic

2022 OSHA Regulatory Agenda & Strategy – Emphasis Areas and Focus

Each year, OSHA releases guidance regarding its regulatory agenda and areas of focus. It is important to stay up-to-date with

2022 OSHA Injury Recordkeeping – Reporting and Key Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping regulation requires employers with 10 or more employees in certain industries to

Supreme Court Blocks ETS…Now What?

As has been widely reported, on Wednesday, January 13, the Supreme Court has reinstated the injunction or “stay” blocking enforcement

OSHA Vaccine/Testing ETS Now in Effect

The OSHA Vaccine/Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) is now in effect following the decision by the 6th Circuit Court to

Update on the OSHA Vaccine/Testing ETS

On Friday, November 5, 2021, Federal OSHA published a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) related to Covid-19. The ETS included