Is OSHA’s proposal for E-Reporting going too far?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has put forth a proposed rule that will require many employers to track injuries and illnesses electronically on a new system. If approved, the rule will require this type of reporting take place at least every quarter. For employers with 250+ employees, the website where the data will be sent…
Tony Ferraro | December 19, 2013 | Continuous Improvement | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance | 3 min read
2014 Regularity Priorities from OSHA Announced
Each year the US department of Labor, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces a list of their priorities for the following year. In fact, they often release updates throughout the year, but the one that comes out at this time of the year typically gets the most attention. All companies would be wise to…
Tony Ferraro | December 16, 2013 | Continuous Improvement | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance | 3 min read
OSHA and Continuous Improvement
Any organization doing business in the United States should be familiar with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA. They are a branch of the US Department of Labor and are tasked with helping to ensure all working environments are safe and healthy for those working in them. They were established in 1970, and have…
Tony Ferraro | October 25, 2013 | Continuous Improvement | Continuous Improvement, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance | 2 min read
Why Use a Checklist for Your Inspections?
Performing inspections is one of the most important jobs of a safety manager. Even in cases when the actual inspections aren’t directly performed by the safety manager, he or she will still be responsible for reviewing the results and taking action where necessary. Unfortunately, for many facilities, an inspection ends up being little more than a…
Tony Ferraro | September 9, 2013 | Safety | Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
