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Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide

Jump To: A frayed cord. A skipped lockout step. A worker who assumes the breaker is off. These are the small moments where electrical accidents start, and they happen more often than most safety teams realize. Electrical safety in the workplace protects people as much as it protects equipment.  Below, we’re covering the hazards, OSHA…

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EPA Fines on the Rise

EPA Fines on the Rise

05.13.2022 Current Events
Inflation is on the rise, and so are air, water, and waste fine amounts that the EPA can assess. The…
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Not Enough EPA Enforcement Investigators

Not Enough EPA Enforcement Investigators

05.13.2022 Current Events
The EPA says it’s making environmental criminal enforcement a priority, but the progress on the ground suggests the train is…
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String of Food Facilities Burning to the Ground

String of Food Facilities Burning to the Ground

05.13.2022 Current Events
Are the fires and accidents at a dozen-plus food processing plants this year just an unfortunate coincidence – or potentially…
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What to Expect From an OSHA Inspection

What to Expect From an OSHA Inspection

04.25.2022 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections frequently across the country. If you believe your workplace will be…
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Chlorine Leak at Dow

Chlorine Leak at Dow

04.19.2022 Live Classes
A fire and chlorine leak led to an order for residents in parts of Iberville, Louisiana to shelter in place…
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Confined Space Hazards

Confined Space Hazards

04.13.2022 Compliance
Working in confined spaces is common in construction work. People don’t usually occupy spaces like trenches or sewers, but various…
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Veriforce HUB: Businesses Save Thousands with Exclusive Access to Veriforce Discounts

Veriforce HUB: Businesses Save Thousands with Exclusive Access to Veriforce Discounts

04.11.2022 Current Events
Veriforce, the premier global supply chain risk and compliance management solution provider, recently announced the launch of the Veriforce HUB,…
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Owners Serve Jail Time for Comp Fraud

Owners Serve Jail Time for Comp Fraud

04.11.2022 Current Events
A California business owner and her husband will be serving jail time and paying more than $925,000 in restitution after…
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OSHA Initiates 300A Enforcement Program

OSHA Initiates 300A Enforcement Program

04.11.2022 Compliance
OSHA is initiating an enforcement program that identifies employers who failed to submit Form 300A data. Annual electronic submissions are…
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Roofers Caught Without Fall PPE 6 Times in 3 years

Roofers Caught Without Fall PPE 6 Times in 3 years

04.11.2022 Current Events
An Ohio contractor was cited for the sixth time in three years for exposing roofers to fall hazards on its…
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Contractor Sued for Firing Worker with Safety Concerns

Contractor Sued for Firing Worker with Safety Concerns

04.11.2022 Current Events
A Florida security contractor is being sued by the U.S. DOL after allegedly terminating a worker with safety concerns regarding…
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Need Some Fresh Ideas for Your Safety Training?

Need Some Fresh Ideas for Your Safety Training?

04.11.2022 Compliance
Attend the Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School this July for some refreshing ideas to enhance your safety program! The…
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