OSHA Compliance
How to Prepare and Survive an OSHA Audit
Regulatory Compliance Audits can be taxing and worrisome for anyone. Having an OSHA Audit can open an organization up to receiving regulatory citations, monetary fines, negative company press, etc. The purpose of this webinar is to cover the key concepts of how to successfully navigate through an OSHA Audit. Being prepared ahead of time and knowing the right protocols can help turn a negative situation of b..
Supervisor Accountability and Responsibility for Employee Safety and Health
Running any business enterprise is tough enough on a good day. There are about 32.5 million small businesses in the US, which account for 99.9 percent of all US businesses (SBA, 2021). The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines a small business as a firm that has fewer than 500 employees. This metric will be the focus of our discussion. And that’s a big number How a business or organization approaches ..
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Site Implementation Plan
The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is the highest award in Health and Safety Excellence that OSHA presents to an Organization. Navigating the complexities of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) can be complex and overwhelming to any Organization, especially if you are a new or seasoned Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional assigned to facilitate this role. The purpose of this w..
Hazard Communication
It is necessary to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are transmitted to employers and employees. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee training. This occupational safety and health standard is intended to addr..
Misunderstanding OSHA Safety Regulations That Can Cost You Money
Misunderstanding OSHA regulations can cost you money. An in-compliance safety program will alert you to a possible injury before it happens. What is the lockout tag out regulation all about, and how to comply with this regulation?To lead employers step-by-step through what a well-run program looks like. To provide recommendations on how to install the program, to provide OSHA definition of training, and how..
Pricing Contractor Jobsite Overhead Delay Costs
When contractors encounter owner caused (excusable/compensable) delay they are typically entitled under the contract to recover both the time resulting from the delay as well as delay damages. Idled equipment/labor and material escalation costs are fairly easily calculated in such situations. Typically, contractors also seek to recover their delay costs (extended field office overhead or general conditions ..
An OSHA Inspection in the Laboratory
Do you know why OSHA would come to your lab? Do you know how to respond to an OSHA complaint or allegation? Join Dan the Lab safety Man as he discusses the steps to prepare your lab for an OSHA visit and how to properly respond when it actually happens.Areas CoveredReview the steps in OSHA’s inspection processDiscuss areas in the laboratory where potential OSHA violations are likelyCalculate possible fines ..
Best Industry Practices - How to Structure and Write a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) / Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
A properly-composed JHA/AHA is one of the primary documents that large clients are increasingly asking to review in advance of allowing you to start work on their Project. The JHA/AHA is not an OSHA requirement however it is required by US Corp of Engineers for most work on military installations. Most of the initial JHA/AHA documents are rejected on the first or second submission for a range of common fail..
Best Practices For How To Structure And Write A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Using a library of SOP’s to help organize and control your operations is just good business sense. This is particularly important in high-risk and critical operations, construction or industrial, where a mistake can be costly or result in catastrophic accidents or failures.One of the prime reasons to create an SOP is to predict and eliminate incidents, errors, accidents, failures, poor quality outcomes, etc..
Employer Policies from Documentation through Retention - Best Practices in 2019
One-hour webinar covering employer requirements when it comes to documentation for the workforce. We will highlight several of the larger employment regulations that result in the most impact on employers: FLSA, Equal Employment, OSHA, and best practices regarding performance and other documentation regarding employees.Areas CoveredRegulatory requirements for documenting and retaining employmentDeep dive of..
Heat Stress Prevention Avoidance and Control Measures
Heat stress is a real problem all over the globe. Just ask the guys making mud bricks in Bangalore. Dealing with high heat is becoming an increasing challenge since heat waves and periods of elevated temps are becoming more frequent and prolonged. Science and human factors engineering, also called Ergonomics, has long studied the issue and a body of conventional wisdom has established the basic working para..
How To Set Up and Manage An Employee Safety Committee
Employee Safety Committees are important mechanisms in the workplace that offer many advantages over the traditional ‘I’m the Boss’ Theory X generational management model. In brief, those days are increasingly diminishing.Participatory engagement is becoming the new mantra for an enlightened (SAFE) workplace, particularly for:Manual labor tasks, factory work, assembly, etcLanguage and cultural differences a..
How to Structure and Write a Safety Program for Small Business HR Managers
This webinar will cover the main elements of structuring an OSHA Compliant safety Program, oriented toward small business – for example, under 200 employees. Usually, an organization of this site will not have a full time dedicated Safety Professional, and the HR Department or perhaps QA/QC or production management will take on the responsibility. Oftentimes this safety responsibility is dependent on the ty..
Maximize the Return on Your Hiring Investment: How to Welcome, Engage, and Retain New Employees with Your Onboarding Strategy in 2020
Whether you call it Onboarding, Induction, Enculturation, or New Employee Orientation (NEO), the process used to welcome and train your new employees while capturing their excitement of a new job and reducing their new job jitters is critical to their success. NEO is not a one-day event, but rather a process that begins after their acceptance of the job and extends through the first year of their employment..
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
This course will address the management of an electrical safety program. The effectiveness of a program starts with the highest level of management setting the tone and allotting resources. Funds are allotted for training and for Personal Protective Equipment. The program must determine what work can be performed by in-house personnel and which must be done by Journeyman electricians. The program must also ..