Every employee has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. As the boss, you’re responsible for making sure proper safety protocols are allows followed on your worksite. The last thing you want is for an employee to be injured or even killed on-the-job, because of an accident that was fully preventable. Since […]
Worksite falls happen all too often, which is why we’ve spent the past three months discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fall prevention program. In 2013 alone, 35% of all construction fatalities were falls. These accidents are entirely preventable and they need to stop now. Launched on a national level, OSHA’s fall prevention […]
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January is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year and when temperatures drop many people start to get sick. Peak flu season occurs from December through February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your employees are probably on high alert for the flu right now. In fact, despite their […]
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The warmest season of the year is in full force, so employees working in the heat need to be extra careful. In the last couple of years, temperatures have risen to record levels in many areas, meaning it’s more important than ever to keep close tabs on outdoor conditions. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health […]
For many, working outdoors is a dream come true, but it can be dangerous in the summer when temperatures heat up. Having a solid grasp of the heat index can help employees stay in control of their health. Defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a single value that encompasses both temperature […]
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For many employees, the temperature outdoors has no impact on the workday, because they’re sit at a desk inside an air-conditioned building. Things are a little different for your team, since most of their work takes place outside. Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to start preparing for inevitable heat waves. More than […]
As we’ve discussed before when talking about Lockout/Tagout procedures and Machine Safeguarding, hazards exist in the workplace in every shape and form. From sharp edges to falling objects to hazardous chemicals, there are many potentially dangerous situations. Another way the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to alleviate these situations is by requiring that […]
Key Skills in Facilities Management Facilities management jobs are available to job seekers with a variety of qualifications. It’s a career path that offers variety, responsibility, and excellent earning potential. According to salary.com, annual salaries for Facilities Managers range between around $83,000 and $112,000 per year. What you can earn depends upon factors such as […]
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In March 2016, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to keep workers from breathing silica dust. Comprised of two standards — one for construction and another for general industry and maritime — the new rule is expected to save more than 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new instances […]
Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an online form to provide workers a new way to file complaints online. Under the OSHA, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. This new form will help hold employers accountable by giving workers an additional way to speak […]
Safety Saves Lives and Money
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedEvery employee has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. As the boss, you’re responsible for making sure proper safety protocols are allows followed on your worksite. The last thing you want is for an employee to be injured or even killed on-the-job, because of an accident that was fully preventable. Since […]
Recapping OSHA’s Fall Prevention — Putting the 3 Steps Together
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedWorksite falls happen all too often, which is why we’ve spent the past three months discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fall prevention program. In 2013 alone, 35% of all construction fatalities were falls. These accidents are entirely preventable and they need to stop now. Launched on a national level, OSHA’s fall prevention […]
Preventing Seasonal Flu Is Just as Important throughout the Year as it is in January
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedJanuary is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year and when temperatures drop many people start to get sick. Peak flu season occurs from December through February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Your employees are probably on high alert for the flu right now. In fact, despite their […]
Preparing for the Heat: Why Every Employee Needs OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedThe warmest season of the year is in full force, so employees working in the heat need to be extra careful. In the last couple of years, temperatures have risen to record levels in many areas, meaning it’s more important than ever to keep close tabs on outdoor conditions. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health […]
Preparing for the Heat: What the Heat Index Can Teach Employees
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedFor many, working outdoors is a dream come true, but it can be dangerous in the summer when temperatures heat up. Having a solid grasp of the heat index can help employees stay in control of their health. Defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a single value that encompasses both temperature […]
Preparing for the Heat: Understanding Water. Rest. Shade.
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedFor many employees, the temperature outdoors has no impact on the workday, because they’re sit at a desk inside an air-conditioned building. Things are a little different for your team, since most of their work takes place outside. Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to start preparing for inevitable heat waves. More than […]
OSHA Update—Personal Protective Equipment
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedAs we’ve discussed before when talking about Lockout/Tagout procedures and Machine Safeguarding, hazards exist in the workplace in every shape and form. From sharp edges to falling objects to hazardous chemicals, there are many potentially dangerous situations. Another way the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to alleviate these situations is by requiring that […]
Guide to Facilities Management Jobs – Part 1
/in Candidate News /by MAC IncorporatedKey Skills in Facilities Management Facilities management jobs are available to job seekers with a variety of qualifications. It’s a career path that offers variety, responsibility, and excellent earning potential. According to salary.com, annual salaries for Facilities Managers range between around $83,000 and $112,000 per year. What you can earn depends upon factors such as […]
OSHA’s Ruling to Protect Workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedIn March 2016, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to keep workers from breathing silica dust. Comprised of two standards — one for construction and another for general industry and maritime — the new rule is expected to save more than 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new instances […]
OSHA Update—Whistleblowers Can Now File Complaints Online
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedEarlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an online form to provide workers a new way to file complaints online. Under the OSHA, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. This new form will help hold employers accountable by giving workers an additional way to speak […]