Building Safer Workplaces with OSHA Safety Meeting Requirements

Workplace safety is a top priority for organizations aiming to protect their employees and ensure smooth business operations. One crucial aspect of fostering a culture of safety is adhering to OSHA safety meeting requirements. These meetings play a vital role in maintaining a compliant and proactive safety and health program. Let’s talk about what OSHA […]

The Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety in Construction

Managing health and safety in construction is vital to safeguarding workers, reducing accidents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The construction industry faces unique challenges due to inherently hazardous environments, making a proactive approach to health and safety essential.  This guide explores the importance of health and safety in construction, key compliance regulations, and actionable strategies […]

OSHA Workers Rights: How OSHA Protects Employers & Workers

Organizations thrive on doing great work, but employers and their workers both have responsibilities that need to be met for a job to get done.   For a business to run smoothly, employers need to meet standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These standards act as protections for employees, guaranteeing they […]

What to do During an OSHA Inspection

Workplace safety is a vital cornerstone for any industry, particularly the construction industry. In 2021, 1,008 construction workers died due to injuries sustained on the job site – accounting for 21% of all workplace deaths. To help reduce the odds of a serious accident happening, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts regular workplace […]

Why It Matters to Meet and Exceed OSHA Compliance 

In any high-risk industry, safety is—and should be—a major concern for most employers. Heavy machinery, power tools, and working at heights are all necessities, and there’s a chance someone could get hurt. To help prevent these accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established laws and regulations outlining basic safety compliance for every industry.   […]

OSHA Safety Signs Guide: Understanding Signs and Symbols on the Job Site

Have you ever seen a sign on a job site and wondered, “What the hell are they getting at?” You’re not alone!   Safety signs are an essential part of communicating hazards and instructions on any job site. To keep signs consistent and effective across all job sites, OSHA regulates the colors, text and layout […]

OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations for 2024 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently revealed the top 10 safety violations for 2024 at the National Safety Council Safety 2024 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida.   Scott Ketcham, Director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs for OSHA, revealed this year’s list, which regularly provides an annual indication of challenges and risks safety managers […]

How to Manage the OSHA Reporting Process on a Construction Site

Even with a strong safety culture, shit happens. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry alone accounts for nearly half of workplace fatalities across all industries. Most job site accidents can be prevented, but sometimes things happen that are out of your control.   So, let’s say an injury occurs — […]