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Keep employees safe with the right equipment

May 21, 2013

A muffler repair facility was fined for exposing workers to unsafe working conditions.  Continue reading

Texas plant sees three chemical spills in two months

May 20, 2013

By investing in mobile software through IndustrySafe, a company can have OSHA software available on almost all mobile devices, which will give workers an opportunity to remain up to date on all regulations. Continue reading

Why employers need to enforce safety regulations with all workers

May 16, 2013

Even if businesses supply access to training software, employees need to understand that they could face repercussions for not adhering to all safety guidelines. Continue reading

Training Management

Keene State and OSHA renew critical partnership

March 28, 2013

According to local news source the New Hampshire Union Leader, the institute instructs upwards of 2,000 individuals every year on how to adhere to OSHA standards. Continue reading

Educational programs can help managers and employees maintain compliance with OSHA

January 3, 2013

According to its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers a variety of educational programs and training courses to ensure workplace health and safety. Continue reading

Inspections

OSHA asked to inspect conditions at Philadelphia airport

May 9, 2013

The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is currently being investigated by OSHA for allegedly not training employees and forcing them to use faulty equipment. Continue reading

CVS hit with one repeat violation

April 29, 2013

OSHA agents noted that the pharmacy, which is situated at 7518 North Broadway, did not have an emergency action that employees could follow in the event of an urgent situation. Continue reading

OSHA Recordkeeping and Compliance

New OSHA mandate designed to protect temporary workers

May 13, 2013

OSHA released a memorandum that urges companies to put a higher focus on temporary workers, as there have been many reports of these employees suffering fatal injuries during their first few days on the job. Continue reading

Maine sawmill fined for alleged safety violations

May 7, 2013

Federal agents noticed that repeat violations involved failing to use energy control methods to prevent workers from being struck by a logging carriage. Furthermore, there were inadequate signs throughout the facility to prevent employees from entering machine-obstructed paths and elevated walkways that were not equipped with railings. Continue reading

Incident Reporting

Communities across U.S. set to commemorate fallen workers

April 26, 2013

Workers’ Memorial Day is observed each year in the United States on April 28. Continue reading

Let IndustrySafe’s mobile app help you keep your workplace safe

March 14, 2013

In addition to the ability to record incidents in real time and on the scene, this program also can be used to gather data from the field using your iPhone, Windows, BlackBerry or Android phone. Continue reading

Safety Management

Explosion at West Virginia plant prompts investigation

May 15, 2013

A chemical plant in West Virginia suffered an explosion earlier this week that sent two workers to the hospital. Continue reading

The importance of proper equipment and training

May 14, 2013

When daily operations involve dangerous activities or materials, all workers need to be trained properly and kept in the loop of all safety regulations. Continue reading