OSHA Regional Changes Are Now Officially in Place
OSHA has finalized changes reorganizing the agency's regional operations and adding one new region.
The new office, based in Birmingham, AL services agency operations for Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Florida Panhandle, and its...
Online Game Illustrates How Employees Encounter “Social Determinants of Health.”
A new online game by the Center for Healthy Work at the University of Illinois Chicago shows how social determinants of health affect diverse workers within an organization.
What are the social determinants of health?...
Maximising Compensation: Tips for a Successful Personal Injury Claim
Accidents occur from improper conduct, such as negligence, recklessness, and incompetence. These accidents may occur in the workplace, involve occupational diseases, or result from medical errors, to name a few examples.
The more this kind...
What is the Role of Food Safety and Training Director
The role of the Food Safety and Training Director is vital to ensure that food manufacturing companies maintain standards of safety, quality, and regulatory aspects concerning the end product. This professional details how to...
How to Set Up a Health and Safety Management System
This blog post will provide a practical guide on steps to set up a Health and Safety Management System. Before we get into setting up a Health and Safety Management System, let's give a...
Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations
Ensuring the health and safety of workers is one of the most important ways to ensure that a workplace is productive and complaint. Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations are some of the...
6 Health and Safety Committee Responsibilities
A Health and Safety Committee (HSC) is a team of employees and representatives of management who work together to promote and ensure workplace safety. Almost all organizations have the establishment of such committees so...
How To Make Your Home Safer for Aging Loved Ones
Are you concerned about your aging loved ones' safety at home? As people age, their physical abilities may change, making it more challenging to navigate their surroundings. Fortunately, with a few thoughtful modifications, you...
Who Must Sign a Confined Space Entry Permit
A confined space entry permit ensures safety by enumerating both the possible hazards and required precautions. It is a kind of check-off list and approval document that must be completed before any entry into...
How Often Must the Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program be Reviewed
According to OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program must be Reviewed 1 year after each entry.
Here is what OSHA has to say:
Review the permit space program, using the canceled permits retained under ยง 1926.1205(f),...
