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 […]
As you start the New Year, it’s important to make sure your organization is up to date on the latest safety regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Today we’ll take a look at the regulations for vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms, and the specific requirements for ladder trucks, extensible boom platforms, electrical […]
Every industry has safety and occupation standards set by local, state, and federal entities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in place to set a uniform code for safety in work environments. Part of this code includes protecting workers from horrifying machinery related injuries—crushed hands, severed fingers, blindness, etc.—by implementing regulations for safeguarding […]
Is your company doing everything in its power to provide your staff with proper respiratory protection? The safety of your employees should always be your number one concern. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires companies to create a written respiratory protection program, complete with a list of required processes and procedures for required […]
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Preparing for the Heat: Why Every Employee Needs OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool
in Employer NewsThe 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 NewsFor 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 NewsFor 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 NewsAs 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 NewsKey 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 NewsIn 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 NewsEarlier 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 […]
OSHA Update— Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
in Employer NewsAs you start the New Year, it’s important to make sure your organization is up to date on the latest safety regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Today we’ll take a look at the regulations for vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms, and the specific requirements for ladder trucks, extensible boom platforms, electrical […]
OSHA Update: Safeguarding
in Employer NewsEvery industry has safety and occupation standards set by local, state, and federal entities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in place to set a uniform code for safety in work environments. Part of this code includes protecting workers from horrifying machinery related injuries—crushed hands, severed fingers, blindness, etc.—by implementing regulations for safeguarding […]
OSHA Overview: What Does OSHA Say about Respiratory Protection?
in Employer NewsIs your company doing everything in its power to provide your staff with proper respiratory protection? The safety of your employees should always be your number one concern. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires companies to create a written respiratory protection program, complete with a list of required processes and procedures for required […]