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OSHA Inspections Good for Workers and Companies, New Study Says

A new study indicates that workplace inspections save lives, reduce workers’ compensation claims, and do not cost jobs. Research published in Science magazine in May sheds light on a hot-button political issue: the role and effectiveness of government regulation. In this study, the issue was the impact of government safety inspections. The study, entitled "Randomized […]

ANWR O&G Development Bill Passed by Senate Committee

In a largely party-line vote—with only Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (WV) siding with Republicans—the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources approved budget reconciliation legislation that would open about 2,000 acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska to oil and gas (O&G) development.

Tips for Managing Environmental Regulations

Do you find environmental regulations confusing? Use these tips to protect against misunderstanding regulatory requirements. Ensure that you are aware of all federal, state, and local regulations that govern your facility, products, and transportation activities. This must be a management activity. You should possess a well-defined process for identifying your obligations, and specific individuals should […]

EPA’s Chemical TSCA Top-10 List Due in December

There is growing interest in which chemicals the EPA will select for its initial risk evaluations under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) signed by President Obama June 22, 2016. Under the law, one of the Agency’s first tasks is to designate 10 chemicals for evaluation no more than 180 days after enactment. The […]

Recent Enforcement Actions Prove Costly to Employers

Yesterday, we talked about OSHA’s new regulatory and enforcement agenda. Today, we highlight some recent cases of enforcement action that have resulted in pricey penalties. Imperial Sugar Company has agreed to pay more than $6 million in a settlement with OSHA. The case stems from a 2008 combustible dust explosion at Imperial’s Port Wentworth, GA, […]

Taming the Heat Wave

With summer quickly approaching, it’s time once again to thing about hot weather safety. Hot temperatures can have a debilitating effect on your employees who work outside or in hot environments, such as bakeries, laundries, and foundries. These conditions can be hazardous to their safety and health. Here is a safety talk that can provide […]

Respiratory Protection Training? We Have You Covered

Yesterday, we talked about selecting respirators, fitting them to employees’ faces, and performing seal checks. Today, we’ll cover fit-testing, inspection, and maintenance, and we’ll tell you about a respirator training program that puts it all together for your workers. OSHA says that all respirators that rely on a mask-to-face seal must be checked with either […]

Give Your Heart Some Love

February is American Heart Month so take the opportunity to conduct a wellness training session on heart disease. Reassure your workers that while there are some risks they can’t control, including age, gender, and heredity, there are many ways they can prevent heart disease. Advise them to take these heart-healthy steps: Eat right. Limit fats […]

What’s Your Risk for Workplace Violence?

Violence prevention and intervention begins with assessing risks and identifying the category of violence that poses the greatest threat. Then you can tailor your security measures and training to address that type of violence. It was allegedly a contentious divorce that pushed Scott Dekraai over the edge. On October 12, 2011, just one day after […]