No matter how many precautions you take in the workplace, accidents can still happen.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration puts regulations in place to make sure you’re well prepared in the case of an emergency.  Under Section 1910.151, the OSHA lays out the regulations for Medical services and first aid. 1910.151(a) This section states, […]

In January, we covered the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Fall Prevention Campaign. To recap, falls are the number one cause of death in construction. In 2013, 35% of all fatalities in the industry were falls to a lower level. In an effort to curb — and hopefully completely eliminate — […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Earnings as a Building Maintenance Professional Since you first started in building maintenance jobs, you have loved your work. There’s only one issue that you have: you don’t feel you are paid enough. So, how much should you be paid – and are you being paid enough? If you are, […]

On an annual basis, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration records thousands of worksite violations. In an effort to educate both workers and employers, the agency releases a list of the top-cited safety infractions each year. OSHA’s 2017 fiscal year ended September 30, and it has published the annual list. Not surprisingly, the top three […]

Many people opt to enter the workforce at a very young age to earn some extra money, develop important skills, and get a jumpstart on their peers. These vivacious, motivated young employees certainly add value to the workplace, but as an employer, you cannot forget they’re still kids. Minor employees — especially those under 16 […]