February Safety Spotlight
OSHA Training and Class Schedule: Accident Investigation; hazardous materials; trenching and excavation safety.
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs Help Reduce Workplace Hazards
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs are an effective tool for reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Many workplaces have already adopted these programs, leading to significant decreases in workplace injuries.
OSHA’s Final Recordkeeping Rule Requires Notification from Employers of Workplace Fatalities and Severe Injuries
OSHA issued a final recordkeeping rule, effective January 1, 2015, requiring employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye.
OSHA Forms Alliance with National STEPS Network and NIOSH to Protect Oil and Gas Industry Workers
OSHA formed a two-year alliance with the National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety Network (STEPS) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Electrical Safety Training Makes the Jobsite Safer for All
Employers and contractors who implement electrical safety training can not only ensure their company’s compliance with OSHA safety standards, but, more importantly, reduce the risk of electrical accidents and enhance the level of protection for everyone at the job site.
New OSHA Publication Boosts Awareness of OSHA’s Fall Protection in Construction Standard
Falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry. OSHA has developed a standard for fall protection that deals with both human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards.
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for General Industry Provides Overview of Safety and Health Hazards
The OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training course provides an overview of OSHA requirements as they apply to general industry and covers safety and health hazards workers may face at general industry work sites.
OSHA’s Safety Pays Program Helps Show Impact of Injuries and Illnesses on the Bottom Line
If you are looking for an easy-to-use tool to help you demonstrate the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on your company's profitability, check out the recently updated OSHA Safety Pays Program.
OSHA Releases New Heat Safety App for Apple Devices
OSHA has announced the release of a new version of its Heat Safety App for Apple devices to help spotlight its annual campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers.
OSHA Addresses the Dangers of Trenching and Excavation in Construction
OSHA has addressed construction-related trenching and excavation hazards by developing specific safety standards for the construction industry, making the requirements easier to understand and providing construction employers.