Construction Focus Four Training for Safety and Value
May 2, 2022
Construction safety is one of the top concerns for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2019, the last year for which data
Leveraging Today’s Technology to Implement Your Safety Management System
April 11, 2022
Download This Article Is your safety management system (SMS) putting you in the driver’s seat or leaving your business behind? It’s time to take a
OSHA Cites Serial Violator for Excavation Hazards
March 4, 2022
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited an employer that was involved in a workplace double-fatality with new violations for exposing employees
Furniture, Frozen Pizza and Lockout/Tagout Violations
February 18, 2022
What do a furniture maker in Texas and a frozen pizza manufacturer near Chicago have in common? Both are facing steep fines and penalties for
OSHA Cites Federal Agency for Safety Violations
February 4, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited another federal agency, the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
GFA Features EHS Risk Management in Winter 2022 Magazine
January 25, 2022
The Gasket Fabricators Association (GFA), an international trade association for companies that provide custom-fabricated components, recently featured EHS Risk Management in the Winter 2022 edition
Are $3.3 Million in Fines Just a Cost of Doing Business?
January 10, 2022
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants to fine a Big Box retailer $321,827 for violations involving emergency exit routes, slip-and-fall hazards, and
Managing Risk in the Construction Industry
December 17, 2021
Download This Article Construction companies that manage safety-related risk build business value. They experience fewer workplace incidents and avoid the costs associated with fatalities, injuries,
OSHA’s SHARP Program Helps Businesses Take a Proactive Approach to Safety
December 4, 2021
Small and medium-sized businesses can reduce safety-related risks and costs through the Safety and Health Achievement Program (SHARP), an initiative from the U.S. Occupational Safety
Rust, Paint, and Why You Need a Safety Culture
November 23, 2021
Download the Article What do a movie set in New Mexico and a paint factory in Ohio have in common? They both show the importance
Risk Management and OSHA’s New Vaccination and Testing Standard
November 8, 2021
Update (December 3, 2021): OSHA has extended the comment period for the ETS until January 19, 2022 Source: Business Insurance Update (November 18, 2021): OSHA
OSHA Guidelines for Disease Prevention
October 26, 2021
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expected to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) about COVID-19 vaccine mandates and weekly testing. The
Proactive Risk Management is Good for Business
October 13, 2021
Download This Article Businesses that take a proactive approach to safety can manage risks, reduce injuries, and control costs. Finding the right solution begins with
OSHA Strengthens Tank Cleaning Safety
October 8, 2021
A new initiative from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) seeks to protect workers in the tank cleaning industry from atmospheric and confined
Workplace Emergency Response: OSHA and EPA
September 21, 2021
OSHA and the EPA both have a role to play in workplace emergency response. When required by OSHA standards, employers must have a written emergency
NYS Hero Act Protects Workers from Airborne Diseases
September 17, 2021
Signed into law on May 5, 2021, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) mandates extensive new health and safety protections
OSHA May Update Mechanical Power Press Standard
September 15, 2021
OSHA is considering updating its mechanical power press standard to determine what action, if any, the agency may take to address worker safety while reducing
Contractor Faces $1.3M in Fines for Repeated Safety Violations
September 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed fining a contractor with a history of safety violations over $1.3M after two workers died at repair
OSHA Safe + Sound is Sticking Around
August 18, 2021
OSHA Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign to encourage every workplace to implement a safety and health program. There was also a Safe +
Managing EHS Business Risk: Why Risk Management
August 11, 2021
According to the National Safety Council, there were 158,725 preventable work injuries in 2019. The cost was $171 billion (USD). For business owners and executives