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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware

When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware

01.29.2019 Compliance
When you must work in the cold, always be prepared and be aware. Workers in cold environments may be at…
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Understanding the importance of workplace health and safety

Understanding the importance of workplace health and safety

01.11.2019 Compliance
Health and safety are two words people tend to take rather seriously – and understandably so. They play a vital…
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Winterizing Your Workforce

Winterizing Your Workforce

01.08.2019 Compliance
Even in the midst of a mild winter season, it is important for businesses to address the inevitable increase in…
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Under-reporting Injuries Still a Big Challenge for OSHA

Under-reporting Injuries Still a Big Challenge for OSHA

01.08.2019 Current Events
An annual review pinpoints OSHA’s biggest challenges as it strives to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. A law passed…
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Are Drones the Future for OSHA Inspections?

Are Drones the Future for OSHA Inspections?

01.08.2019 Current Events
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s an OSHA drone? That’s right, believe it or not, OSHA is now employing the use…
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Failed New Year Resolutions

Failed New Year Resolutions

01.03.2019 Current Events
I recently read this article regarding why we fail at New Year resolutions.  I think this could apply to our…
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Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials

01.02.2019 Compliance
Hazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction…
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Flammable and combustible liquids

Flammable and combustible liquids

12.28.2018 Compliance
Flammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can burn. They are classified, or grouped, as either flammable or combustible by…
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Types of Hazards

Types of Hazards

12.26.2018 Compliance
Every workplace has hazards, and it’s helpful to know which pose the greatest risk of harm for your workers and…
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What are the Penalties for non-Compliance with the US DOT Regulations in 2019?

What are the Penalties for non-Compliance with the US DOT Regulations in 2019?

12.20.2018 Current Events
Like any decent regulatory agency, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) issues…
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The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 2

The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 2

12.14.2018 Compliance
Myth: Each machine specific procedure must contain lots of detail OSHA: OSHA concurs with those commenters who stressed the need…
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The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 1

The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 1

12.06.2018 Compliance
Myth: I have to lockout energy whenever I do any service or maintenance OSHA: When such servicing may expose the employee…
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