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When Does an OSHA Violation Become a Crime?

A briefing paper explaining to your CEO the risk of [...]

When Does an OSHA Violation Become a Crime?2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Work-Refusing Employee Did Not Have Right to Delay Investigation for 2 Hours Until Her Preferred Union Representative Could Attend

A correctional officer did not have the right to delay [...]

Work-Refusing Employee Did Not Have Right to Delay Investigation for 2 Hours Until Her Preferred Union Representative Could Attend2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Is a Company Liable for a Supervisor’s Deliberate Safety Violation?

Complying with OSHA regulations is often a burdensome process. So [...]

Is a Company Liable for a Supervisor’s Deliberate Safety Violation?2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Supervisors Increasingly in the Spotlight When Safety Inspectors Find Violations

As a supervisor you may or may not be very [...]

Supervisors Increasingly in the Spotlight When Safety Inspectors Find Violations2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Tank Cleaning Company Cited for 20 Serious Safety Violations Issued $46,800 in Proposed Fines

OSHA opened an investigation after an employee of Quala Systems [...]

Tank Cleaning Company Cited for 20 Serious Safety Violations Issued $46,800 in Proposed Fines2018-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

When Communicating Safety – Keep Statistics Simple

Train the Trainer – Tips for Presenting  When Communicating Safety [...]

When Communicating Safety – Keep Statistics Simple2018-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working with hazardous chemicals is [...]

Understanding Safety Data Sheets2018-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Chemicals are present everywhere. We [...]

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms2018-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Notice on Repeat Violations of OSHA

If you have multiple facilities, you run the risk of [...]

Notice on Repeat Violations of OSHA2018-02-20T00:00:00+00:00

U.S. Workplace Deaths Spike – Third Consecutive Year: OSHA Resources Shrinking

The Loss 5,190. That’s how many workers lost their lives [...]

U.S. Workplace Deaths Spike – Third Consecutive Year: OSHA Resources Shrinking2023-09-03T15:37:04+00:00

Have you Posted Your Form 300A Yet?: Injury and Illness Reporting and Posting

If you haven’t already done so, here’s a reminder! Employers [...]

Have you Posted Your Form 300A Yet?: Injury and Illness Reporting and Posting2018-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Do Sharp Metal and Safety Ropes Mix Well?

A safety inspector visited a church roofing project site after receiving a complaint about unsafe conditions and observed safety ropes running over sharp metal roofing surfaces. Here's a photo of what the inspector saw before issuing a stop- work order.

Picture This! Do Sharp Metal and Safety Ropes Mix Well?2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

How to Get an Extension to Correct a Violation

When OSHA inspectors show up at a worksite, they generally [...]

How to Get an Extension to Correct a Violation2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! So Just Where Exactly is the Fire Exit?

Signs that point the way to safety can be lifesavers during emergencies, but unfortunately, not all signs provide valuable information, as this photo illustrates.

Picture This! So Just Where Exactly is the Fire Exit?2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Manitoba Plans Substantial Hikes in Safety Violation Fines

Safety Violation Fine Hikes Manitoba Labour Minister Jennifer Howard has [...]

Manitoba Plans Substantial Hikes in Safety Violation Fines2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Open Excavation Beckons the Unsuspecting

Unprotected excavations and unguarded floor openings result in countless preventable injuries and fatalities around the world every year. Here's a picture illustrating this type of hazard.

Picture This! Open Excavation Beckons the Unsuspecting2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Fall Protection is NOT a Team Effort!

These workers are taking a potentially deadly risk by tying off to one another

Picture This! Fall Protection is NOT a Team Effort!2023-09-04T17:42:55+00:00

Picture This! Maintenance Acrobatics

Balancing one-handed on a railing several feet above the ground without any form of fall protection could be this maintenance worker's downfall.

Picture This! Maintenance Acrobatics2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Icy Slip and Slide!

Winter weather means snow and ice, which can cause slips-and-falls.

Picture This! Icy Slip and Slide!2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Safer by the Handful

Winter of 2013 hit many parts of North America hard, leaving treacherous driving and walking conditions. Workplaces need to lay down plenty of salt or ice-melting pellets to keep walkways safe and navigable for workers, customers and visitors.

Picture This! Safer by the Handful2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! McDonalds’ Crane is… Whack

A mobile crane operator and customers inside a fast food restaurant got a surprise when the crane toppled while hoisting a chiller unit. Thankfully, no one inside or outside was injured.

Picture This! McDonalds’ Crane is… Whack2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This Hoist

Will this flimsy makeshift car hoist hold out? Who knows, but we wouldn't want to be the guy under it attempting to find out.

Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This Hoist2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Cannabis Workplace Safety for Employers

Key Takeaways: Distinguish between risk management and impairment management Explain [...]

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Cannabis Workplace Safety for Employers2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! De-Feeting the Purpose of Safety Footwear

Whatever part of this safety footwear which was considered to be “safe” by the wearer is something that only he would know.

Picture This! De-Feeting the Purpose of Safety Footwear2023-09-04T16:45:46+00:00
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