article thumbnail

Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. When completing these forms, it is important to know some of the most common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes that could result in enforcement action. It’s that time again!

OSHA 120
article thumbnail

Second-term advice: Bring OSHA regs into 21st Century

FDR Safety

The first target that springs to mind when it comes to OSHA is the dramatic increase in enforcement by OSHA under your Administration. To resume the downward trend, update the OSHA regulations. For more from Jim on OSHA, subscribe to this blog. That clearly did not work. Getting back on track.

OSHA 120
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

OSHA 48
article thumbnail

WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

OSHA 48
article thumbnail

Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

Safety 62
article thumbnail

FAA proposes OSHA regulations apply for flight attendant safety

Safety Services Company

FAA proposes OSHA regulations apply for flight attendant safety. 30, 2012, the air travel regulatory body proposed a policy to work with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to address workplace safety for flight attendants.

OSHA 48
article thumbnail

HARD HATS MATTER

Safety Services Company

According to the DOL, the failure of workers to wear hard hats is one of the most commonly cited OSHA violations. The instrument, which fell nearly 500 feet, was travelling at about 140 mph when it struck a piece of construction metal about 10 feet above ground. A recent incident certainly reinforces the message that hard hats matter.

OSHA 56