Regulations rarely promote the path of least resistance. I heard someone make this statement recently in a discussion about land use issues in the western U.S. It got me thinking about workplace safety. What are the paths of least resistance…
Safety Regulations as Guardrails
OSHA and COVID-19 An Update
OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) along with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) developed workplace guidance documents at the start of the pandemic in the U.S. Over time, the agencies have developed industry-specific guidance and have also focused…
COVID-19 Update – New CDC Guidance and Alert on Dust Masks
Recently Released CDC Guidance Documents Last week the CDC released new guidance for manufacturing workplaces. One document is “Manufacturing Workers and Employers-Guidance for Manufacturing Workers and Employers on Protection from COVID-19” The other is “Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and…
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…
A Safety Win
What is a win when it comes to workplace safety? For an employee a win is going home free from injury after a long shift. For a supervisor, a win might be going through the shift without the disruption of…