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How to Become a Safety Manager
By Eric Gislason Compliance
The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs
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While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records
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Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…
Guide to Navigating Safety Audits
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Safety audits are structured processes that evaluate how effectively your organization’s safety programs, procedures, and systems function. Think of this as a health check for your safety management system (SMS). The primary objective is identifying gaps, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Audits also show employees that leadership is invested in their safety, fostering greater…
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OSHA and Amazon Reach Settlement to Improve Worker Safety
01.14.2025 ComplianceIn a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Amazon have reached a…
Now you see me, now you don’t – Part 2 – Ergonomics
12.26.2024 ComplianceIn our last issue we saw that overexertion and bodily reaction accounted for most days away from work, job transfers,…
Compliance Roundup – Recent Violations from Across the Country
12.26.2024 ComplianceIn recent enforcement actions, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified significant safety violations…
Now you see me, now you don’t—a three-part exploration into shifting workplace risk assessments from tangible to intangible hazards.
12.26.2024 ComplianceFor over 50 years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has focused on ensuring that America’s hard-working men and women…
Troubleshooting 4 Common Gas Detection Issues
12.26.2024 ComplianceGas detection has come a long way since canaries warned miners of toxic gases in the 19th century. Today’s advanced…
New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks
12.26.2024 ComplianceThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working…
How to Create a Safety Culture in the Construction Industry
12.24.2024 ComplianceFostering a safe workplace can help construction companies promote a positive working environment for employees. Most importantly, it prevents injuries…
ISO 45003 Audit Checklist
12.24.2024 ComplianceWhen the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the first edition of the ISO 45003 in June 2021, many organizations wanted to…
Psychosocial Hazards Based on ISO 45003
12.24.2024 ComplianceEmployees who feel psychologically unsafe on the job are 80% more likely to report workplace injuries requiring medical attention and time off.…
What Is ISO 45003?
12.24.2024 Compliance The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, published the first edition of ISO 45003 in June 2021.…
Benefits of ISO 45003 on Mental Health
12.24.2024 CertificationsAccording to the World Health Organization, one in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition. Millions grapple with mental health disorders like…
Understanding On-Site Safety Training
12.19.2024 ComplianceOn-site safety training is crucial for increasing productivity, enhancing worker morale, and engaging in safe practices. It’s also vital for…