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How to Create an Effective Drug-Free Workplace Program
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to review the risks for your workers and your business. For many employers the place to start controlling risks is with a drug-free workplace program. The Drug-Free Workplace Act is a federal law that requires federal contractors or grantees to have and distribute a written policy explaining […]
Leak Detection for Hazardous Waste Tanks and Containers
How to Select Safety Committee Members
What makes a successful safety committee member? Find out. Safety committee members must: Set a good example. Committee members must set a good example! Committee members must be above average in their safe work habits and their positive attitude about safety. Be visible. Names of safety committee members should be posted prominently in their departments. […]
How to Tell If Your UST is Leaking
Shutdown of the SSM exemption
What is a SIP and why is it important in this case? A state implementation plan (SIP) is a plan prepared by each state detailing how the state will attain and maintain compliance with each NAAQS. SIPs contain enforceable emissions limits needed to comply with the CAA and prohibit emissions that would cause or contribute […]
How to Make the Most of Safety Committees
If you have a safety committee or are thinking of starting one, you should watch out for some missteps that can derail your committee’s effectiveness. Here’s how to avoid a few of them. Don’t turn it into the safety police: While you may have a few employees who enjoy "bossing" people around when it comes […]
Hazard Communication Checklist
Primary PSM Plan Pieces
What Does OSHA Look For When Inspecting Your Workplace for PPE Compliance?
What will an OSHA inspector be looking for concerning PPE in your workplace. Find out. In 2011, the most frequently cited general industry PPE standards were: 1910.132, General requirements 1,830 citations and total of $3,217,665 in fines 1910.133, Eye and face protection 565 citations and total of $886,023 in fines 1910.138, Hand Protection 247 citations […]