Beginning August 1, 2016 the cost for failure to provide a work place “free from recognized hazards,” just got more expensive for employers.   For the last 25 years, OSHA penalties have remained unchanged.  Since 1990, OSHA has ...

I don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun, especially since Pokémon is getting people out into the world and exercising! But there are a few things to keep in mind for safety while getting your Pokémon on. Since more than 75% of th...

If establishing a safety committee at your place of business sounds appealing, there are few questions that you must ask yourself before embarking on this adventure. What would be the purpose of a safety committee? A clear mission must be identi...

We all take risks throughout our day—at work, at home, in the car. Everywhere we turn we face a risk for injury. That’s life, right? Well, yes... and no. While there are risks in life, there are many things we can do to limit our exposure...

Personal protective equipment should always be the final step in reducing exposure to workplace hazards.  That is also true when implementing a safety shoe program.  Foot related injuries are a common workplace injury, causing significant ...

Lean organizations are the norm—every person and every job matters to the mission. When all hands are ready for duty, safe work practices align with the mission.  However, when a couple of absences enter the workflow, safety mindfulness ca...

Wild was the wind that howled in the fury of a blinding snowstorm.  The tempest kicked up suddenly, as he headed into the night with the red glow of light at the front of his team guiding him onward.  There was work to be done of grand imp...

While many employers are developing wellness programs that include fitness centers located at the work location, this benefit is a potential avenue for injury and even liability. Hold harmless waiver agreements may not be sufficient to protect an org...

OSHA has recently been granted an increase to their fine structure. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 had exempted OSHA from increasing penalties to adjust for inflation. The new budget, signed into law on November 2, 2015...

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall injuries account for over one million emergency room visits per year and represent the primary cause of lost work days.  Staying upright is, therefore, an important part of any orga...