by Emma Bryant | Dec 10, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
One OSHA Violation Could Lead to Several Citations If your workplace is fined for a single OSHA violation, that doesn’t always mean you’ll get just one citation. Sometimes multiple OSHA standards can apply to a single violation. This can double or even triple... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 29, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Opportunity Cost & Employer Liability Employers are constantly faced with balancing convenience and efficiency with thoroughness and safety on their work sites, but there shouldn’t have to be a compromise between those essentials. Staying OSHA compliant is no... 
by Emma Bryant | Nov 12, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
New OSHA Program to Target High Injury & Illness Rates Last month, OSHA announced that they are bringing back Site Specific Targeting (SST) that will utilize the 2016 300A data that employers submitted electronically in 2017. This plan, effective on Oct. 16,... 
by Emma Bryant | Oct 1, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Vision Protection, Wellness
Next Steps After OSHA Citations So you’ve been cited by OSHA. You’re probably worrying about hefty fines, loss of productivity, bad press, and, in some situations, complete operational shutdown. While all of these scenarios are quite possible, you’re not... 
by Emma Bryant | Sep 24, 2018 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
Hurricane Cleanup Poses Risks for Workers It’s hurricane season, which means emergency crews are facing hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. OSHA recently released a press release following Hurricane Florence. It... 
by Emma Bryant | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
OSHA Fines Stem From 44 Health & Safety Violations The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has cited an Ohio rubber and plastic components manufacturer with 44 health and safety violations, with potential penalties totaling $400,175. After...