Workplace safety isn’t just a slogan; it’s the beating heart of a thriving environment. And at the core of ensuring everyone goes home unharmed? Efficient incident reporting. But let’s face it, traditional channels can be clumsy and slow, turning a crucial process into a paperweight on someone’s desk. But enter the digital age, where tools […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing OSHA 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks. If you missed any of my previous articles, here they are: OSHA and the loss of Chevron Deference – I […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing Lockout/Tagout. If you missed any of my previous articles, here they are: OSHA and the loss of Chevron Deference – I explore the ramifications to […]
If you have never had a serious accident in your company headquarters or meeting place, count yourself lucky. In the United States, we live in a litigious society, and if someone is injured while away from home, that injured person may very well file a lawsuit against the company owning or running a building or […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing Machine Guarding. If you missed it, here is my article on PPE and the loss of Chevron Deference. The whole series is centered around understanding […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing PPE. OSHA 1910.132, which covers personal protective equipment (PPE), often contains ambiguities that necessitate further clarification. Here are some of the common areas of ambiguity […]
In a significant departure from precedent, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine in a 6-3 decision. Established in 1984’s Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, the doctrine instructed courts to defer to reasonable agency interpretations of ambiguous laws. Chief Justice John Roberts’ 35-page opinion deemed the Chevron doctrine “fundamentally misguided” and rejected its application […]
There are two methods often used to assess business risks, quantitative and qualitative. According to research, most businesses utilize the quantitative assessment model in order to identify and categorize probable problems with their business practices. A quantitative risk assessment approach means that numbers are used to calculate and predict hazards. Each hazard is then prioritized […]
A safe working environment is a condition or state, it is not necessarily an event like an incident of an accident. This means that the low number of incidents or accidents doesn’t mean that the workplace is particularly safe. What really counts is the process of safety because it is an integral part of everyday […]
Creating a safe workplace is not just about the employees who work there regularly. It extends to all individuals who enter the premises, including contractors, visitors, and the public. Ensuring their safety is as crucial as safeguarding those familiar with the environment. Recognizing the potential hazards within a workplace is vital, especially for individuals who […]