Be Safe Out There!
Every month we provide tips for keeping people safe, both on the job and off. You may not like what you learn, but at least you’ll be aware of positive changes you could make. Here’s to healthier, safer living!
US Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Update Hazard Communication Standard
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a proposed rule to update the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to [...]
Water is Drinkable PPE: Are You Protecting Your Workers from the Inside Out?
This piece was published in Occupational Health and Safety and we wanted to share it with you. Hard hats, harnesses, face shields, goggles, hearing protection, respiratory gear—you [...]
The Importance of Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
“Anchorage, Alaska Tow Operator Struck and Killed While Loading Vehicle” Anchorage, AL Police in Anchorage, Alaska, say a tow operator was struck by a vehicle as he [...]
OSHA Increases Violation Penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced adjustments to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021. In 2015, [...]
Safety Tips: Forklift Operation and Best Practices
Powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks, are used in many industries, primarily to move materials. They can also be used to raise, lower, or [...]
OSHA Announces Deadline for 2020 Workplace Injury Data (Form 300A) Submission
OSHA is reminding employers to submit the 2020 Form 300A data electronically by March 2. The agency began collecting data for the calendar year on January 2. [...]