The new decade also involves a U.S.Presidential election. It is not expected that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will take on any new regulations this year. The proposals that are on the regulatory agenda are not likely to…
OSHA 2020
Five Top Reasons to Use a Regulatory Compliance Consultant
1. You save time to focus on other important parts of your business. You can have a great safety culture and make money. 2. You avoid the costs due to lack of compliance or not fully understanding the regulations. Besides…
OSHA Under President Trump
It is safe to say that OSHA is different under President Trump’s administration than it was under the Administration of President Obama. It was clear during the campaign that President Trump is not a big fan of regulations and that…
What Happens After an Injury is Reported to OSHA?
Not every injury report to OSHA results in an onsite inspection. When an injury is reported to OSHA the level of follow up depends on a number of factors. The following information is taken from OSHA’s Revised Interim Enforcement Procedures…
OSHA Penalties – How Does a Company Get a Six or Seven Figure Penalty?
When I see a news release with a headline that proclaims an OSHA penalty of over $500,000, my first thought is to wonder how many times that company has been inspected by OSHA. A penalty of that magnitude is…
Reporting Fatalities and Injury/Illnesses to OSHA
A work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours. An injury that involves a hospitalization, an amputation or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. Although it sounds straightforward enough, it isn't quite so simple....
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OSHA Injury/Illness Recording in 9 Short Paragraphs
Here’s a quick guide to help you determine when and how an injury or illness must be recorded on an OSHA 300 Log. Find the details regarding who must comply and recording requirements at this link. Is there an injury...
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OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Regulation
After many delays, OSHA finally set the date of December 31, 2017 for certain companies to submit injury/illness data electronically through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). According to OSHA, Establishments that meet any of the following criteria DO NOT have to send their…
A New Administration and What it Means for Regulatory Compliance
One of the questions on the minds of our clients is How will OSHA and other agencies change under a Trump Administration. Experience tells us that there are usually not any wholesale changes to specific regulations, but priorities tend to…
Training that Works Part I – Why Don’t They Remember?
Why don’t employees remember what is covered in safety training? Business owners express frustration when faced with the obvious fact that employees are not getting it. I have heard lawyers say documentation is so important, because…