December workplace safety news and OSHA fines, plus top safety news items of 2014, including:
• Top 10 Safety Articles of 2014: OSHA Rules, Confined Spaces, Safe Driving
• Top 10 OSHA Fines of 2014 Total $9.2 Million
• Top Safety Tip of 2014: Abrasive Blasting
April 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, April 2016
- Guidance for workers recovering from workplace injuries
- 2015 was safest year ever for U.S. mine operations
- Opioid painkiller abuse affects 80% of Indiana workplaces
- Major OSHA fines topped $1.8 million in March
- 2,600+ new signs and labels at ComplianceSigns.com
August 2017 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Workplace Safety News for August 2017:
• New OSHA Silica Guide for Small Business
• Free Resources to Help You Plan for a Disaster
• New Fact Sheet on Confined Spaces in Construction
• NIOSH App for Safe Lifting Can Save your Back
• ComplianceSigns Honored for 8th Time on Inc 5000 List
November 2014 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
The November ComplianceSigns Connection shares top workplace safety news: OSHA crane inspections; New injury reporting requirements coming in January; First-responder training' October OSHA fines and more.
Top Safety News for March 2017
• Young Workers Disregard Hearing Protection
• OSHA Launches Campaign to Improve Workplace Health and Safety
• Job Safety Analysis is First Step to Improve Workplace Safety
• Tips to Reduce Ladder Falls
• Thousands of New Safety Signs at ComplianceSigns.com
Workplace safety news for June/July 2015, including:
• How Safe is Your State? Check NSC Rankings
• Workplace Concussions Require Action
• Where To Place Eyewash Stations
• Avoid Safety Committee Pitfalls
• Top OSHA Fines in May total $3.8 Million
Technology Encourages Employees To Promote Facility SafetyGarrett Foley
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in the United States in 2014. Workplace injuries and illnesses pose a serious problem in many industries including construction and manufacturing as well as facilities maintenance. Many employees fear that if they report safety observations that it will impact their job security or reputation. However, that is false. Employees should be encouraged to report safety incidents to establish a culture of safety. WorkplaceAware, a mobile safety application and online dashboard, allows employees and managers to report, track and resolve any and all safety and operations issues in the workplace.
April 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, April 2016
- Guidance for workers recovering from workplace injuries
- 2015 was safest year ever for U.S. mine operations
- Opioid painkiller abuse affects 80% of Indiana workplaces
- Major OSHA fines topped $1.8 million in March
- 2,600+ new signs and labels at ComplianceSigns.com
August 2017 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Workplace Safety News for August 2017:
• New OSHA Silica Guide for Small Business
• Free Resources to Help You Plan for a Disaster
• New Fact Sheet on Confined Spaces in Construction
• NIOSH App for Safe Lifting Can Save your Back
• ComplianceSigns Honored for 8th Time on Inc 5000 List
November 2014 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
The November ComplianceSigns Connection shares top workplace safety news: OSHA crane inspections; New injury reporting requirements coming in January; First-responder training' October OSHA fines and more.
Top Safety News for March 2017
• Young Workers Disregard Hearing Protection
• OSHA Launches Campaign to Improve Workplace Health and Safety
• Job Safety Analysis is First Step to Improve Workplace Safety
• Tips to Reduce Ladder Falls
• Thousands of New Safety Signs at ComplianceSigns.com
Workplace safety news for June/July 2015, including:
• How Safe is Your State? Check NSC Rankings
• Workplace Concussions Require Action
• Where To Place Eyewash Stations
• Avoid Safety Committee Pitfalls
• Top OSHA Fines in May total $3.8 Million
Technology Encourages Employees To Promote Facility SafetyGarrett Foley
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in the United States in 2014. Workplace injuries and illnesses pose a serious problem in many industries including construction and manufacturing as well as facilities maintenance. Many employees fear that if they report safety observations that it will impact their job security or reputation. However, that is false. Employees should be encouraged to report safety incidents to establish a culture of safety. WorkplaceAware, a mobile safety application and online dashboard, allows employees and managers to report, track and resolve any and all safety and operations issues in the workplace.
January 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, January 2016:
• Top 10 workplace injuries cost employers $51 billion each year
• 2016 safety predictions: 4 key trends to address
• December OSHA fines top $3.8 million
• Lockout / Tagout safety tips
• Hundreds of new signs and labels at ComplianceSigns.com
Top Safety News for January, 2020
- OSHA updates recommended safety practices
- Top 10 disabling workplace injuries
- What OSHA is planning for 2020
- OSHA fines in 4th quarter top $8 million
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: NFPA-10 labels, confined space signs, playground warnings and more
February 2019 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News for February 2019:
• Protect Construction Workers from Electrocution
• OSHA Issues Safety Advice for Wearable Devices with Lithium Batteries
• Plan Ahead for Grain Safety Week in March
• Updated California Lactation Room Law May Require Facility Changes
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Battery Hazmat Labels, Lactation Room Signs
Top Safety News for July-August 2018
• August 30 is Deadline for New California Prop 65 Signs
• Top OSHA Fines Pass $4 Million in Q2
• New OSHA Rule to Protect Worker Privacy
• The Road to Safer Highway Construction
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Prop65, more
Top Safety News for February, 2020
- Free Ladder Safety Month Resources
- OSHA Updates Silica Exposure NEP
- Coronavirus Info for Employers from the CDC
- Top 10 OSHA Fines of 2019 - and New Fines for 2020
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: 2020 Customer Survey; City-specific swimming pool signs; 1,500 new signs from our custom sign generators
Top Safety News for March 2019
- New Safety Glove Guidelines Can Reduce Hand Injuries
- Opioids Affect 75% of US Workplaces
- Are Hospitals a Safe Place to Work?
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Weapons Notices, Waste Materials and more
February 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top workplace safety news and resources this month:
•NIOSH Offers Engineering Control Resources
• Wallet Cards Help Crane Operators Work Safely Around Power Lines
• You Can Help Keep Young Workers Safe
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
• Top OSHA Fines in January Reach $3.1 Million
Top Workplace Safety News for January 2019
- What Employers Can - and Can't - Do About Guns in the Workplace
- Workplace Fatalities Drop in 2017
- OSHA Fines Top $4.6 Million in 4th Quarter
- Plan Ahead to Keep Your New Business Safe
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Gender Neutral Signs, Signs for Your State
Do It Right: A Safety Incentive Platform GuideWorkStride
Incentivizing and rewarding workers for safe behaviors is proven to be effective in improving workplace safety. However, there are times when these programs cause more harm than good. How do you know what type of program will work and be compliant with OSHA regulations?
October 2014 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Here's top workplace safety news this month:
• OSHA extends crane operator certification deadline
• CDC offers seasonal flu resources for business
• Find out if your safety program meets employee expectations
• Top OSHA fines in September
• How to prevent common forklift accidents
... and more
Top Safety News for October 2018
• Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2018
• How to Reduce Concrete Drilling Health Hazards
• Excavation and Trenching Emphasis Program
• OSHA Fines Top $7 Million in 3rd Quarter
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Wind Turbines, Deliveries, Marijuana, Security and more
September 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News for September 2015, including:
• Workplace fatalitites increased in 2014. Falls increased 10%
• Free resources available for Drive Safely Work Week in October
• Reduce welding and brazing risks
• Safety Tips for employees who work alone
• Top OSHA fines totaled $4.6m in August
Top Workplace Safety news in September: New safety recommendations for temporary workers; OSHA updates reporting rules for severe injuries; 40% of 2013 workplace injuries involved transportation; Top OSHA fines in August and more.
January 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, January 2016:
• Top 10 workplace injuries cost employers $51 billion each year
• 2016 safety predictions: 4 key trends to address
• December OSHA fines top $3.8 million
• Lockout / Tagout safety tips
• Hundreds of new signs and labels at ComplianceSigns.com
Top Safety News for January, 2020
- OSHA updates recommended safety practices
- Top 10 disabling workplace injuries
- What OSHA is planning for 2020
- OSHA fines in 4th quarter top $8 million
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: NFPA-10 labels, confined space signs, playground warnings and more
February 2019 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News for February 2019:
• Protect Construction Workers from Electrocution
• OSHA Issues Safety Advice for Wearable Devices with Lithium Batteries
• Plan Ahead for Grain Safety Week in March
• Updated California Lactation Room Law May Require Facility Changes
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Battery Hazmat Labels, Lactation Room Signs
Top Safety News for July-August 2018
• August 30 is Deadline for New California Prop 65 Signs
• Top OSHA Fines Pass $4 Million in Q2
• New OSHA Rule to Protect Worker Privacy
• The Road to Safer Highway Construction
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Prop65, more
Top Safety News for February, 2020
- Free Ladder Safety Month Resources
- OSHA Updates Silica Exposure NEP
- Coronavirus Info for Employers from the CDC
- Top 10 OSHA Fines of 2019 - and New Fines for 2020
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: 2020 Customer Survey; City-specific swimming pool signs; 1,500 new signs from our custom sign generators
Top Safety News for March 2019
- New Safety Glove Guidelines Can Reduce Hand Injuries
- Opioids Affect 75% of US Workplaces
- Are Hospitals a Safe Place to Work?
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Weapons Notices, Waste Materials and more
February 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top workplace safety news and resources this month:
•NIOSH Offers Engineering Control Resources
• Wallet Cards Help Crane Operators Work Safely Around Power Lines
• You Can Help Keep Young Workers Safe
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
• Top OSHA Fines in January Reach $3.1 Million
Top Workplace Safety News for January 2019
- What Employers Can - and Can't - Do About Guns in the Workplace
- Workplace Fatalities Drop in 2017
- OSHA Fines Top $4.6 Million in 4th Quarter
- Plan Ahead to Keep Your New Business Safe
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Gender Neutral Signs, Signs for Your State
Do It Right: A Safety Incentive Platform GuideWorkStride
Incentivizing and rewarding workers for safe behaviors is proven to be effective in improving workplace safety. However, there are times when these programs cause more harm than good. How do you know what type of program will work and be compliant with OSHA regulations?
October 2014 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Here's top workplace safety news this month:
• OSHA extends crane operator certification deadline
• CDC offers seasonal flu resources for business
• Find out if your safety program meets employee expectations
• Top OSHA fines in September
• How to prevent common forklift accidents
... and more
Top Safety News for October 2018
• Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2018
• How to Reduce Concrete Drilling Health Hazards
• Excavation and Trenching Emphasis Program
• OSHA Fines Top $7 Million in 3rd Quarter
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Wind Turbines, Deliveries, Marijuana, Security and more
September 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News for September 2015, including:
• Workplace fatalitites increased in 2014. Falls increased 10%
• Free resources available for Drive Safely Work Week in October
• Reduce welding and brazing risks
• Safety Tips for employees who work alone
• Top OSHA fines totaled $4.6m in August
Top Workplace Safety news in September: New safety recommendations for temporary workers; OSHA updates reporting rules for severe injuries; 40% of 2013 workplace injuries involved transportation; Top OSHA fines in August and more.
Get the latest #WorkplaceSafety news in our October Connection newsletter:
- OSHA fines top $9 million in 3rd quarter
- Free resource for CMS emergency preparedness rule
- New OSHA respirator fit-testing protocols announced
- Get ready - flu season is coming!
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Grow house UV and Prop 65 signs
May 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, May 2015:
• Free materials for National Safety Month in June
• New construction confined space rule from OSHA
• Deadliest states to work: North Dakota tops list - again
• How to choose safety committee members
• Top OSHA fines in April
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Safety and Health at Work
TRAINING FOR SAFETY
As the HR manager of a large construction company, your workers’ health and safety is of paramount concern. Last
week, you reported an incidence rate of 7.5 accidents per 100 employees to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). When you compared these numbers to last year, you found the number had significantly
increased, as it was 4.2. This is concerning, because you know an unsafe workplace is not only bad for employees
and bad for business, but it could result in fines from OSHA. You ask your operations managers to meet with you
about the situation. When you bring this to his attention, he doesn’t seem at all concerned about the almost
double increase in accidents over the last year. He says the increase in accidents is a result of scaffolding falling dur-
ing a building project where several workers were hurt. He says this one accident skewed the numbers. He men-
tions that the supervisor responsible for the scaffolding had been let go six months ago for other reasons, and he
assures you that there is no reason to be concerned. A few weeks after this conversation, two of your workers
spend time in the hospital because of a falling scaffolding injury. Again, you approach the operations manager and
he assures you that those employees were just new and he will implement proper procedures. You know the incid-
ent will result in another high incident percentage, even if there isn’t another accident the rest of the year. You con-
sider your options.
You look back over ten years of accident reports and find there are three areas for which your company seems
to have 90 percent of all accidents. You decide you will develop a training program to address these safety issues in
your workplace. You refer to your HRM textbook for tips on how to prepare and communicate this training to your
employees. When you present this option to your operations manager, he says that employees don’t have the time
to take from their jobs to go through this training and suggests you just let it go. You are prepared for this re-
sponse, and you give him the dollar figure of money lost owing to worker injury in your organization. This gets his
attention, especially when you compare it to the small cost of doing a two-hour training for all employees. Both of
you check your Outlook schedules to find the best day of the week to schedule the training, for minimum impact
on employees’ work.
Workplace Safety and Health Introduction
The author introduces the chapter on workplace safety and health.
1. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
1. Be able to explain OSHA laws.
2. Understand right-to-know laws.
Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. HR professionals and managers,
however, play a large role in developing standards, making sure safety and health laws are followed,
and tracking workplace accidents ...
February 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, February 2016
• National Safety Stand-Down is May 2-6
• Correct Rigging Procedures Help Ensure Safe Lifting
• NIOSH Identifies Top Industries for Hearing Problems
• January 2016 OSHA Fines Total $1.5 Million
• New signs for Authorized Personnel, Acid Safety and more
Top Workplace Safety News for April:
- Free resources for construction safety stand-down
- More workers testing positive for drugs
- $5m in OSHA fines
- SDS Chemical signs, more
March 2016 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, March 2016
- OSHA issues final rule on silica dust, effective in June
- Employer resources for Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
- Repetitive motions can lead to workplace trouble
- Silica protection and silicosis prevention tips
- New at ComplianceSigns.com: Size reference charts and more
Top Safety News for March-April 2018
• National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 7-11
• Free Resources for Distracted Driving Month
• New Safety Reg for California Hotel Housekeepers
• Your Safety Plan Should Address Workplace Violence
• What's New at ComplianceSigns: Safety Training, Worksite Safety, more
Top Safety News for September, 2017:
• NIOSH Software Monitors Emergency Responder Health and Safety
• OSHA Resources Help Keep Workers Safe During Disaster Cleanup
• How to Comply with Updated Walking-Working Surface Rule
• NIOSH Study Finds Surprises in 3-D Printer Emissions
• New at ComplianceSigns: Hazard and Policy Signs
December 2015 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Top Safety News, December 2015:
• OSHA to raise fine amounts in 2016
• Top 10 safety articles of 2015
• 10 highest OSHA fines of 2015 total $8.7 million
• Top 2015 safety tip: What to know about workplace concussions
Top Safety News for April, 2020
- OSHA issues $6 million in fines in first quarter
- Construction safety practices for COVID-19
- Optimize your workplace for safety
- OSHA COVID-19 alerts and info
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: Coronavirus signs, floor labels and more
Top Workplace Safety News for May/June 2019:
- CCOHS names least-safe companies in U.S.
- Free resources for National Safety Month
- Legal marijuana and workplace safety
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Larger images and easier custom signs
- More
January 2018 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety NewsletterComplianceSigns, LLC
Workplace Safety News:
- New App Calculates Employer Cost of Vehicle Crashes
- 3 Keys to Maintaining OSHA Compliance
- How to Protect Workers from Seasonal Flu
- What's New at ComplianceSigns: Restricted Area and Private
Property Signs
- More
Top Safety News for July 2017
• OSHA electronic injury reporting set to launch Aug. 1. Really!
• What to include in an annual safety inspection
• OSHA changes construction crane enforcement policy
• What to know about lockout-tagout inspections
• New at ComplianceSigns: Labels on rolls, medical and machinery signs
Top Safety News for March, 2020
- OSHA Guidance for Workplaces Regarding COVID-19
- OSHA Silica Exposure NEP Extended
- Coronavirus Info for Employers from the CDC
- Productivity Tips for Working from Home
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: MUTCD-compliant Traffic Signs
Top Safety News for December 2019
- Workplace injuries steady - except in private retail
- Crane operator certification requirements change Jan 1
- Firefighter workplace deaths steady, but hazardous exposures rise
- Beware workplace carbon monoxide dangers
- What's new at ComplianceSigns: Emotional support animal signs
- and more
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हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
December 2014 ComplianceSigns Connection Workplace Safety Newsletter
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Top Safety News This Month
• Top 10 Safety Articles of 2014: OSHA Rules, Confined Spaces, Safe Driving
• December Safety News & Notes: Injury Rates, Ergonomics, Stress App, more
• Top 10 OSHA Fines of 2014 Total $9.2 Million
• Top Safety Tip of 2014: Abrasive Blasting
Your ComplianceSigns.com Service Team Wishes You All the Best in the New Year!
December Safety News and Notes
Here's a collection of recent workplace safety news and resources from around the web:
U.S. Workplace Injuries Declined to 3 Million in 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that non-fatal workplace injuries declined significantly in
2013, and that the DART rate declined for the first time since 2009.
Significant OSHA Fines Total Just $875,000 in November 2014
OSHA announced just four significant fines in November with a proposed
total of $875,010 (compared to 10 fines totaling $1.77 million in October).
Common fines included fall and electrical hazards at a variety of locations.
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2. New NIOSH Booklet Features Ergonomic Solutions for Retailers
NIOSH has published a new document detailing how devices such as
conveyors and hand carts can help with the "heavy lifting" to reduce soft
tissue injuries. The report illustrates use of various mechanical assist devices to reduce material
handling injuries in retail grocery work.
New App Targets Workplace Stress
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety worked with the Occupational Health Clinics
for Ontario Workers to develop a free smart phone app that lets users measure stress level by taking
a survey.
New NIOSH Training Helps Reduce Risks for Emergency Responders Who Work Long Hours
NIOSH’s new interim training program is for emergency workers who deploy to disaster sites caused
by weather, earthquakes and other catastrophic events like Ebola.
New Report Analyzes Trucking Industry Injuries
A report produced by Washington State’s Trucking Injury Reduction
Emphasis Through Surveillance program provides in-depth information on
trucking injuries from 2006-2012.
Recommendations to Reduce Silica Exposure When Maintaining Dirt
Roads
Road maintenance crew overexposures to respirable crystalline silica led
HHE Program investigators to recommend ways to minimize dust exposure during dust-generating
activities.
Get details on these items and more at the Connection blog.
Top 10 Workplace Safety Articles of 2014
These 10 articles generated the most interest during 2014. Not surprisingly, OSHA information takes
the top three spots. Our monthly recap of top OSHA fines is also a popular item. (See the top OSHA
fines of 2014 here.) We do our best to keep you up-to-date on new rules, tools and tips that can help
keep your workplace safe and in compliance. Use the link in each title to read more:
1. Post Your OSHA 300A Summary by Feb. 1
OSHA reminds employers to post OSHA Form 300A, which lists a summary
of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during
previous year. The form must be posted between Feb. 1 and April 30.
OSHA requires companies to post this form every year in a conspicuous
place where employee notices typically are posted - which means you'll
need to update soon!
2. OSHA Releases Small Business Hazard Training Tool
OSHA released an online, interactive game-based tool to help
employers and employees identify workplace hazards. The tool can
help employers take control of their workplaces and protect workers, and also demonstrates that
following well-established safety practices is also good for the bottom line.
3. New OSHA Guidance on Recording Temp Worker Injuries and Illnesses
OSHA released a new educational resource focusing on requirements for recording temporary worker
injuries and illnesses. The Recordkeeping Bulletin explains requirements of staffing agencies and
host employers and addresses how to identify who is responsible for recording work-related
injuries and illnesses of temporary workers on the OSHA 300 log. In the preceeding months, OSHA
had received and investigated many reports of temporary workers suffering serious or fatal injuries.
4. 5 Confined Space Myths: How Many Do You Believe?
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3. OSHA identifies more than 20 industry sectors with a variety of types of
confined spaces. Nearly any area that physically hinders worker activity
or has hazardous air can be considered a confined space. With so
many configurations, it's no wonder workers are sometimes unsure of
confined space rules. Take a look at these confined space myths and see
which ones you or your workers might believe.
5. Free Took Kit for Drive Safely Work Week
Drive Safely Work Week™ is an annual workplace safety campaign to remind employees about safe
driving practices. This year's theme, "Driving Your Safety Culture Home," was designed to help
organizations integrate elements of safe driving into their corporate safety culture. Although the
campaign is over, the free tool kit is still available with ready-made materials and low-cost ideas
to start, expand and sustain a road safety program.
6. OSHA and NIOSH Release Best Practice Guidelines For Temporary
Worker Safety
OSHA and NIOSH released a joint “best practices” document for protecting
temporary workers on the job site. Written for staffing agencies and host
employers, the document stresses that both groups need to work
together to be in compliance with the OSH Act. This article includes a list
some of those practices, with key information for each one.
7. Distracted Driving Month Resources Help Protect Your Employees
and Your Business
A National Safety Council report provided eye-opening information on employer liability and the case
for comprehensive cell phone policies. The paper includes sections with case studies, lawsuit
awards, federal and state regulations and laws, employer roles, public perceptions and
more. An employer may be held legally accountable for negligent employee actions if the employee
was acting within the scope of his or her employment at the time of a crash.
8. OSHA Issues New Reporting Rules for Severe Injuries - Effective January 1st
OSHA announced a final rule requiring employers to notify OSHA of work-
related fatalities within eight hours, and work-related in-patient
hospitalizations, amputations or losses of an eye within 24 hours.
Previous OSHA regulations required an employer to report only work-
related fatalities and in-patient hospitalizations of three or more employees.
The new rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2015,
9. New Signs and Labels at ComplianceSigns.com
This page shows our newest additions of US-made safety signs and labels for business, school,
industrial, retail and other uses. New items this year include signs with the "Active Accessibility"
wheelchair symbol, FEMA safe room signs, GHS wallet cards and many more.
10. CDC Flu Tips and Resources for Businesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a vast collection
of free flu resources and information for individuals, families and
businesses. Seasonal flu contributes to some 17 million lost workdays and
200,000 hospitalizations every season. Employers can play an important role
in preventing flu, helping protect employee health and reducing losses in
productivity and revenue. A Business Toolkit and many other resources are
available for flu-fighting strategies.
Top 10 OSHA Fines of 2014 Total $9.2 Million
The top 10 OSHA fines of 2014 totaled more than $9.2 million, from January to mid December.
Significant fines (over $100,000) for the same period averaged some $2.5 million/month, and
totaled more than $28.6 million. Here's a list of the top 10 fines issued so far this year. Some are
still pending final decisions. Watch for an update in January to include December figures.
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4. 1. $2.4 million settlement with Republic Steel
The comprehensive settlement, in which the company agrees to abate all cited hazards and
implement numerous safeguards to prevent future injuries, addresses more than 100 safety and
health violations found by OSHA at company facilities during 2013 inspections.
2. $2.3 Million and SVEP for asbestos & lead exposure
at a New York worksite
A real estate development / management company exposed its employees,
and employees for 13 contractors, to asbestos and lead hazards during
cleanup operations in preparation for a tour of the site by potential
investors.
3. $1 Million for firing whistleblowers at a Michigan asphalt company
A foreman was terminated after repeatedly raising concerns that job assignments repeatedly failed to
allow for the 10-hour rest period mandated by the Department of Transportation. At least twice, the
foreman and the crew were expected to work more than 27 hours straight.
Read the rest of the list here.
TOP SAFETY TIP OF 2014:
Protect Workers from Abrasive Blasting Hazards
Abrasive blasting operations can create a variety of hazards, including high
levels of dust and noise. Abrasive materials and the surfaces being blasted
may contain toxic materials that are hazardous to workers. OSHA
information on abrasive blasting includes advice on materials, health
hazards and worker protection. Here are a few key tips:
• Before beginning work, identify hazards and work to eliminate
them.
• Train abrasive blasters and support personnel on blasting health and safety hazards and
practices.
• Use barriers and curtain walls to isolate the blasting operation from other workers.
• Do not use compressed air to clean as this will create dust in the air.
• Prohibit eating, drinking and tobacco use in blasting areas.
Check this blog post for all the information, or
Download the tip as a pdf from the our Slideshare collection.
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