Preparation is key to a successful external safety audit. In addition, a deep understanding of audit requirements and a strong commitment to safety, along with clear communication and a unified interdepartmental approach, will help organizations meet compliance standards while building a safer work environment for their workforce.
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Human organization performance (HOP) safety principles plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of effective substance abuse policies within workplaces. This article explores the nuances of substance abuse policies in the modern workplace, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and employee-centric approach.
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A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 – a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data released December 19. It’s the sixth time in seven years that workplace deaths surpassed 5,000 on the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
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The updated OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is now available from osha.gov/injuryreporting. This page provides requirements and guidance about electronically submitting your establishment’s injury and illness data from the OSHA Form 300A: Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses; OSHA Form 300: Log of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses; and OSHA Form 301: Injury and Illness Incident Report.
Employers should visit the ITA Coverage Application to determine whether they are required to submit this data. Data collection for calendar year 2023 will begin January 2, 2024, and must be submitted by March 2, 2024.
On December 11, OSHA announced that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection cites. The agency recommends safety helmets for the construction industry and oil and gas industry; in high-temperature, specialized work and low-risk environments; performing tasks involving electrical work and working from heights; and when required by regulations or industry standards.
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One in five American adults experience mental illness every year, and according to the most recent federal data, more than 46 million people in America experienced a substance use disorder in 2022. At the same time, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. One thing is immeasurably clear: individuals must have access to the care they need, and healthier and more supportive workplaces and communities.
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Business owners make a plethora of mistakes that puts their company at increased risk of starting a fire in their workplace. Not addressing these issues can put managers and their employees at risk and fixing them often does not require extensive effort. This article looks at the most common fire safety mistakes business owners make and how to prevent them.
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OSHA Region 3 has extended its Regional Emphasis Program (REP) focused on industries with high levels of workplace noise. Under the REP, OSHA will inspect certain manufacturing workplaces in Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The renewed REP adds three industries: Sawmills and Wood Preservation; Other Wood Manufacturing; and Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products.
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The construction industry is taking a holistic approach to opioids, from injury prevention to treatment and recovery. The numbers for the construction industry paint a more concerning picture, with the construction and extraction occupation group and construction industry group having the highest drug overdose death rates in the country. According to the American Addiction Centers, construction workers represent about 25% of fatal opioid overdoses among all workers, and construction workers are twice as likely to have a substance abuse disorder compared with the general population of adults.
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The latest EHS tech innovations not only are keeping workers safer but are also showing a solid ROI. While much of the technology has been focused on identifying risk, future applications will be more proactive about predicting risk.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
