Big changes to OSHA advancing through Congress; employers need to get ready
Meanwhile, OSHA ismoving forward administratively to toughen enforcement
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OSHA’s new take on training means your program may not hold up
New electrical safety standards prompt need for training, evaluation
OSHA targets oil and gas industry over flame-resistant clothing
Latest from our blog: Resources on how to connect safety, ‘lean’ and sustainability
OSHA has ordered its inspectors to issue citations to employers who do not insure that workers are using flame-resistant clothing where there is a potential of flash fires – an enforcement initiative particularly relevant to the oil and gas industry, writesJason LeMasters, Vice President of FDRsafety. Read the full article.
FDRsafety Senior Advisor Mike Taubitz writes that safety professionals should be advocates for blending safety with efforts to make manufacturing processes leaner and to increase sustainability. Integrating lean into business and office processes can be the engine for breaking down the three silos, Taubitz writes in Professional Safety, the magazine of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Read the full article.
OSHA has been stepping up enforcement on a variety of fronts, naturally raising a question for company executives: What do we need to do to be ready? In this article, FDRsafety President Jim Stanley, a former No. 2 official at OSHA, explains five key steps to make sure your company is on good footing. Read the full article.
OSHA asks new rules on employer safety programs; ups ante on ergonomics
OSHA plan to increase penalties surfaces in memo from Michaels to OSHA regional officials
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Secret recipe behind one company’s very low OSHA recordable rate
Latest from our blog: Improving safety and efficiency with the 5-S approach
In an article in OH&S magazine, FDRsafety President Jim Stanley takes a comprehensive look at building a culture of safety at construction companies based on good decision-making and will examine the philosophy, accountability and structure needed to develop a successful construction safety program. Read the full article.
If you got a letter from OSHA about your accident rate, here’s what to do
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What to do when OSHA comes calling,and other matters
With OSHA increasing enforcement efforts, FDRsafety President Jim Stanley explains how companies should plan for an OSHA inspection and the five key steps to take during an inspection. Read the full article.