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OSHA Recordkeeping Rights Explained

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OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a federal agency that sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. One important aspect of OSHA regulations is recordkeeping, which is designed to track workplace injuries and illnesses. Understanding OSHA recordkeeping rights is essential for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and … Read more

The Essential Guide to OSHA Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping

The Essential Guide to OSHA Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping

Workplace injuries and illnesses can have devastating impacts on workers, their families, and employers. To help make workplaces safer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations for recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at OSHA’s recordkeeping rule and how it helps protect workers across … Read more

An Introduction to OSHA Regulations and Workplace Safety

An Introduction to OSHA Regulations and Workplace Safety

Introduction: This comprehensive guide summarizes key information from an online OSHA training course on occupational safety and health standards. As workplaces become more complex, adhering to OSHA regulations is essential for ensuring the well-being of employees. By understanding OSHA’s background, jurisdiction, employer duties, worker rights and resources, both companies and staff can help create a … Read more

OSHA’s Leading Indicators: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction This guide is based on OSHA’s Leading Indicators Document. In an era where workplace safety is paramount, a reactive approach often takes center stage, relegating proactive measures to a supporting role. This guide aims to shift this paradigm by delving into the use of OSHA’s leading indicators for preemptive safety management. Unlike traditional lagging … Read more

What Is OSHA? – The Occupational Safety & Health Administration

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of workers across the United States. Since its establishment in 1971, OSHA has worked diligently to reduce workplace hazards and implement standards that protect employees from harm. This article explores the origins and evolution of OSHA, its organizational … Read more

What is OSHA’s Definition of a Competent Person?

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The Critical Role of the Competent Person in Ensuring Workplace Safety and Compliance with OSHA Regulations Working in hazardous environments poses significant risks to the safety and health of employees. However, having knowledgeable individuals overseeing safety protocols can help minimize those risks. One such important role is that of the “Competent Person” – a designation … Read more

Unlock Safety with OSHA 10-Equivalent Training Packages

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I. Introduction A. Definition of OSHA 10 Training OSHA 10 training is part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program, a voluntary initiative started in 1971, designed to promote workplace safety and health. It emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, rather than merely focusing on OSHA standards. Between FY 2016 and FY 2020, more than … Read more

OSHA: Mill’s Willful Safety Violations Claim Life in Fatal Electrocution

OSHA Mill's Willful Safety Violations Claim Life in Fatal Electrocution

Fatal Electrocution at Alabama Paper Mill: A Tale of Willful Safety Violations and a Life Lost Hello, folks. Today, I’d like to share a sobering tale with you – a story of a workplace where safety took a back seat and a life was tragically lost. In Maplesville, Alabama, a 36-year-old worker at South Coast … Read more

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Purpose of this Guide Here’s the skinny on what we’re looking at in this guide. We’ve got a serious problem in the construction business, folks. Between 2003 and 2013, more than 3,500 good people have been lost to falls. That’s the top reason folks in our line of work meet an untimely end. And out … Read more