Category Archives: OSHA Compliance

Never Cut Corners When it Comes to Safety in the Workplace

There are always those employees who regard safety as a place to save time or cut down on their work load.  These needless and oftentimes selfish risks are in reality major hazards that could cause serious injury to a number … Continue reading

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Confined Spaces: Think Safety First

What should be the top priority of both workers and employers and most often mentioned part of the workplace? Safety!  One of those potential dangers is confined or tight spaces. Confined Space is defined, by the Occupational Safety and Health … Continue reading

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Can You Name the Four Basic Areas That OSHA Requires Written Documentation?

Actions speak louder than words, right? Not when it comes to OSHA. While the agency wants to see that your employees practice safety on a daily basis, they also insist that you put in place all of the written programs … Continue reading

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Successfully Dealing With OSHA Inspections

OSHA inspections are all too common in the construction industry. Employers should certainly expect these visits, but should never become too passive. It’s much more effective to stop reacting to inspections, and become more proactive by learning how to control … Continue reading

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Five Ways to Avoid OSHA Penalties

In a one-week period in September 2010, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced eight citations against employers; penalties totaled close to one million dollars. The agency fined a picture frame manufacturer for not protecting workers’ hearing, allowing combustible … Continue reading

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