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On September 10, 2019 at the NSC Congress and Expo in San Diego, the National Safety Council and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the preliminary top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019. These findings are presented annually in September, the end of their fiscal year. The Top 10 list tends to look similar from year to year, the variation generally being the frequency with which specific violations are cited. In 2019, the mos …

What is safe and sound week?A safe workplace is a sound business. Every August a nationwide event is organized by OSHA to bring attention to workplace safety and highlight successful workplace safety programs. Participation is voluntary and it’s easy to sign up. How can I create a Safety and Health Program?Every workplace is unique and requires special consideration for the dangers therein. There are different activities that can help raise important questions about safety and get the conve …

August is National Water Quality Month! Businesses and the public should take time this month to reflect on water conservation and pollution habits. Many of us contaminate waterways without realizing it, due to local customs we’ve grown up practicing. Many of those practices seem harmless to the environment. Following, are 6 different ways you can contribute to maintaining a higher water quality, while protecting the environment.1.Take your car to a public/automated car wash Wa …

2017 Safety and Health Program GuidelinesAt the beginning of each year, all business should take time to review their regulatory obligations and practices. This year, OSHA released updated guidelines for Safety and Health Programs concerning medium-sized businesses. The purpose of a Safety and Health Program is to prevent foreseeable workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities while creating a sustainable working environment that promotes wellness and protects the employer’s bottom line …

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