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Scaffolding Safety Mandates Employee & Employer Careful Attention for Worker Protection
Working on a scaffold towers above the ground may seem daunting. But there’s no need to fear as long as you follow safety guidelines. Scaffolding accidents leading to injuries are preventable when employees and employers work together. Over 2 million construction workers, around 70% of the industry, use scaffolds daily. Unfortunately thousands suffer scaffolding-related injuries…
Read MoreOSHA Rules for Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting
Have you wondered what those OSHA rules actually require? Do questions about what is recordable or reportable leave you puzzled? This article breaks down the basics to demystify OSHA injury and illness tracking for workplaces. Who Needs to Keep Records? You likely need to keep records if: Your company has more than 10 employees (a…
Read MoreHow OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Mandates Assist and Enhance Worker Protections
Do you know all the ways OSHA protects you on the job? One important way is by requiring certain employers to keep track of work injuries and illnesses. Does your employer need to follow these rules? Have you ever wondered why it matters? Some insights can help you understand how detailed recordkeeping protects you and…
Read MoreErgonomic Principles Comprehension Reduces Musculoskeletal Disorders Risks
Have you ever felt pain or discomfort while working? Maybe a sore back from lifting heavy boxes, achy wrists from typing all day, or swollen feet from standing for hours? These issues fall under the category of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs affect muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons – basically anything that makes up…
Read MoreReport Requirements and Illness and Injury Recordkeeping OSHA Rules
From the ITA launch page, you may access the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) and submit your OSHA Form 300A information to the Agency. Certain employers have until March 2nd of the year after the calendar year covered by Form 300A to submit the data from the completed form to OSHA. There are also answers to…
Read MoreOSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Facts Every Employers Needs to Know
The United States Department of Labor established Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the mission of ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women. This was implemented on 28th April 1971. The objective of this was to set and enforce standards for working men and women, by providing them with education,…
Read MoreStrategies to Know to Enhance Your New Mexico Company’s OSHA Recordkeeping
You can evaluate your company’s safety and health needs with the use of accurate injury and sickness data. The OSHA recordkeeping log is a tool to assist you in keeping an eye on and enhancing workplace security. There are few strategies that you can follow to enhance OSHA recordkeeping of your company. Let’s take a…
Read MoreOSHA Recordable Incident Definition and Accidents that Need to Be Submitted to OSHA
Factors to Consider Before Signing Up Your Company for Defensive Driver Training
Most people realize that learning defensive driving techniques is one of the wisest decisions they took. It can offer much-needed assistance to ensure safety on the road. This can benefit your company as well. Let’s learn more on how you can do it. You can ensure security Safety is the most apparent reason. Employees who…
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment Tips on Proper Use
Safety glasses, hard helmets, earplugs, gloves, and other PPE may assist shield workers from potential dangers at work. However, there are few important things to keep in mind while you are using them. Let’s learn more about them in detail and decide how to get the most out of personal protective equipment you use. Carefully…
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