Workplace safety articles, training resources, and OSHA updates.
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Does your payroll fluctuate monthly? We have the solution for you! Monthly Reporting What is monthly reporting? Monthly reporting is exactly what it sounds like – you report your actual payroll, each month, rather than estimating annually. Why should you do monthly…
Supervisors are responsible for many tasks in the workplace. However, a supervisor’s job is not strictly assigning tasks- supervisors must ensure a safe and healthful workplace for employees. Their responsibilities extend to the following: Orientation and Training– Training and instructing…
Improper Lighting When we think of hazards in and around the workplace, often times we consider heavy machinery, power tools, chemicals, and electrical hazards, just to name a few. One item that is easily overlooked is proper lighting. Whether it…
OSHA requires safety professionals to maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the workplace for all substances that contain hazardous material. Safety professionals often get asked what is a SDS? Where do you get them? How must they be maintained? Do they have to be…
Ladders in the workplace are used commonly and often the safety aspect and training are often forgotten. 20% of fatal and lost workday injuries are from falls from ladders. Most of these accidents can be prevented if we follow the safety training…
Is your Lockout Tagout (LOTO) program up to the standards for OSHA? The LOTO: Top 4 Reasons for OSHA citations video will provide the top reasons why OSHA gives citations and will help you to understand what is necessary to…
After every injury collecting the proper items/documentation necessary helps to ensure that the claim can be filed and handled quickly and properly. If there is missing information on the FROI or missing documentation this can effect how quickly a claim…
After every injury collecting the proper items/documentation necessary helps to ensure that the claim can be filed and handled quickly and properly. If there is missing information on the FROI or missing documentation this can effect how quickly a claim…
Construction Work is responsible for three work-related fatalities a day, per year on average. Overall, one out of five deaths were in construction. Some important considerations for having a safe construction site are as follows: A Safe Work Assessment should…
As with any industry, safety is a critical element of landscaping and lawn care companies. With the ever-changing seasons and unpredictable weather, safety is a 12-month endeavor for landscape professionals. The best way to set yourself apart from the competition is to…
The Hierarchy of Controls is a method of controlling hazards created by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). NIOSH was founded in 1970 and is a United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for…
