COOP (Continuity of Operations Planning) is a United States Federal initiative, required by Presidential directive, to ensure that government agencies are able to continue performing essential functions under a broad range of emergency circumstances. However, COOP planning isn’t just for the government. Any organization that must provide for the health and safety of others in […]
It is important that all workplaces have an effective method of reporting accidents for a number of reasons – severe accidents will need to be reported by law to the relevant agency such as OSHA; accident reports are usually a key fact in Insurance claims and insurance matters; but most of all to help prevent […]
Putting on a workplace safety training workshop is a great way to prepare your employees for an emergency situation. This training workshop will need to include both general safety training for your industry, as well as specific safety training for hazards that directly impact your company, job sector, location. These training workshops need to be […]
Safety is good business and good for business. For the small business owner, initiatives taken to ensure employee and workplace safety are not only the right way to conduct business, but can result in lower costs, increased productivity, healthier profit margins, and overall stronger employee morale. What does OSHA require for small business owners? OSHA […]
As detailed in the Section 5 (The General Duty Clause) of the OSHA Act, the employer is assigned responsibility and held accountable to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. The following is an excerpt from Public Law 91-596, 91st Congress, S. 2193, December 29, 1970. Section 5 (a) Each Employer – (1) shall furnish to […]
Effectively managing a fleet of vehicles within a company involves more than mere logistical coordination; it encompasses mitigating risks, ensuring the safety of both drivers and assets, and optimizing operational efficiency. Unfortunately, for many businesses, especially those with a limited number of vehicles or larger enterprises that may overlook the integral role of their fleet, […]
Unlike other workplaces, the roadway is not a closed environment. Preventing work-related roadway crashes requires strategies that combine traffic safety principles and sound safety management practices. Crashes are not an unavoidable part of doing business. Accidents are more expensive than most people realize because of the hidden costs. The more accidents that occur in a […]
An employer exposure control plan (ECP) is a requirement of 29 CFR 1910.1030(c) of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purpose of the ECP is to establish procedures to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne Pathogen Policy Notice in the sample below, the policy […]
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Workers in many occupations, including first responders, housekeeping personnel in some industries, nurses and other healthcare personnel, all may be at risk […]
An effective safety committee may not only help prevent employees’ from getting hurt or killed on the job, it may help decrease future direct and indirect accident costs. An effective safety committee is a profit center, not a cost center for the company. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million […]