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05Jul

Construction Start-Up Safety Checklist

The amount of safety-related items needed at a construction site before work begins can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of some of the most common documentation, programs, paperwork and materials that are necessary in order to comply with federal, state, and local requirements. These [...]

07Apr

Jobsite Safety Inspections: A Simple Path to Safety

One of the first steps in keeping your workplace safe and free of hazards is to have Facility and/or Jobsite Safety & Health Inspections completed on a regular basis. The person performing the inspection should be someone who is specially trained in health and safety. These trained [...]

20Jul

OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Directive

In an effort to address urgent safety and health problems facing Americans in the workplace, OSHA implemented a new Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) and is increasing civil penalty amounts. The SVEP directive became effective June 18th. The directive focuses its sights on employers [...]

07May

OSHA Announces Rulemaking on Combustible Dust Hazards

On April 29, 2009 OSHA announced that they would be initiating a comprehensive rulemaking on combustible dust. The hazardous nature of combustible dust and the horrible consequences of a dust explosion have prompted OSHA to begin the rulemaking process. With this rulemaking OSHA hopes to ensure [...]