OSHA Eases Reporting Requirements for COVID-19
OSHA is easing reporting requirements for employers struggling to determine if cases of COVID-19 were contracted at work or an outside source.
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OSHA Inspections are on the Rise for Multiple Reasons
Preparation for a visit from OSHA is crucial, including identifying all documentation & reports you will need to present to investigators.
Current Lockout/Tagout Requirements for Forklifts
Lockout/tagout is an OSHA requirement for forklifts & prevents unnecessary safety risks created by using equipment in need of repairs.
What OSHA Expects from Your Warehouse Safety Program
There are several thinks OSHA expects from a safety program. Compliance can help avoid violations, which are often the root cause of warehouse accidents.
What to Do When Communication Impacts Warehouse Safety
Posted by Thelma Marshall, Director, Product, Jan. 21, 2020 Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Effective communication is not a new challenge for warehouse enterprises. Statistically, hazard communication has ranked in the top two most cited OSHA violations for six consecutive years. You probably understand why this challenge keeps …
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Hidden Reasons Why OSHA Violations Occur
Posted by Thelma Marshall Director, Product , Jan. 2 2019 Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn On the surface it may seem like your warehouse or distribution center is operating safely and consistently meeting OSHA’s regulations. But some of the most common safety infractions can go unnoticed until it …
Join OSHA for Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12
There are probably a few things happening in your warehouse right now that are putting safety in jeopardy and increasing the risk of forklift impacts.
This is why OSHA has created Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. The year’s event is August 12th – August 16th.
Rising Costs of OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them
Does your facility consistently meet OSHA standards for safety, or is your bottom line at risk of a serious impact from the recently increased OSHA fines?
How to Ensure Transparency with Warehouse Inventory Tracking
Manufacturing and distribution centers often struggle to control costs while meeting OSHA and industry-related regulatory compliance. A strategy for inventory tracking is crucial to avoiding fines and a negative impact on the company’s reputation. It’s a complex challenge, but there are ways to ensure transparency.
The Need for Lockout/Tagout Functionality – Why it Matters
Studies find that 3 out of 10 employers have no lockout/tagout program in place to prevent their workers from using machinery that has been sidelined for repairs. In fact, only 10 percent of companies with fleet vehicles have an effective lockout/tagout program in place.
