Winter Driving Safety Tips

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While we strive to be safe on the job, driving to and from work each day is one of the most dangerous things we do. Here are some tips to keep in mind when driving in winter weather: Before you leave: Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the winter – this means...

Need to Know OSHA Recordkeeping Tips and Deadlines

Compliance Updates, Tech Bulletins

With OSHA recordkeeping deadlines around the corner, here are some recordkeeping tips to keep you informed and compliant.   Establishments with 250 or more employees are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records. Establishments with 20-249...

Mold, Black Mold

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It seems like mold can appear anywhere and can be scary when you find it growing in your home. Mold grows in areas that are warm and moist, which is why it’s frequently found in kitchens and bathrooms. A big misconception about mold is that it is all toxic. The most...

Tech Bulletin: Be a Cold Weather Safety Champion

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Winter is around the corner. Knowing common cold stress injuries is key to keeping workers safe. What conditions are caused by cold stress? Hypothermia – The worst of the worst; caused by prolonged exposure to cold. It occurs when the body uses up stored energy and...

Getting Prepared for OSHA’s New Heat-Related Initiatives

Compliance Updates, Tech Bulletins

OSHA is initiating enhanced measures to better protect workers in hot environments and reduce the dangers of exposure to ambient heat. OSHA reports that “Despite widespread under-reporting, 43 workers died from heat illness in 2019, and at least 2,410 others suffered...

Preparing for the Forthcoming OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

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The Biden administration recently announced a new national strategy to combat COVID-19. One part of the plan requires employers with 100+ employees (company-wide, not per location) to ensure workers are vaccinated or tested weekly. OSHA will issue an Emergency...