What in the world does good housekeeping have to do with working on a job site? Weren’t you employed to accomplish certain tasks during your work shift and isn’t that all that matters? Housekeeping is not an additional duty — it is part of your job. A clean and organized job site creates a positive […]
Category Archives: OSHA
Key Benefits To A Safety Program
In theory and actual practice, the manner in which safety is handled on our job sites should be consistent from one day to the next. Most important in any safety program is its effectiveness. Are physical hazards eliminated to the greatest extent possible? Are procedural hazards eliminated by proper work methods? Is there an appreciation […]
Hard Hats – You Must wear it! It Is That Simple!
There are a lot of reasons not to wear a hard hat. They don’t look as “cool” as a baseball cap; they can slip (if not properly adjusted); when you take it off, you have to keep track of it; they may be uncomfortable if not properly adjusted; etc.; etc. All the above are absurd […]
5 Elements to An Effective Anti-Retaliation Program
A successful anti-retaliation program improves employee engagement, and helps protect workers and members of the public from violations of federal laws and regulations. Does your company have a anti-retaliation program in place?
Top 10 OSHA Myths Debunked
We are probably sure you hear myths about OSHA on almost a daily basis. We have decided to publish our top ten myths we hear most often. Myth #1: OSHA has jurisdiction over everyone Truth: OSHA has no jurisdiction over uniformed military. They do have jurisdiction over civilians on base and contractors. In federal states OSHA […]