Category: OSHA Severe Violator

“OSHA Issues Site-Specific Inspections Targeting Directive For 2014”

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The OSHA SST-14 Program is intended to direct its enforcement resources to workplaces where the “highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.” The Directive calls for programmed inspection plans targeting high-hazard, non-construction workplaces that have 20 or more workers. The Program is based on data collected from the last year’s OSHA Data Initiative survey of … Continue reading “OSHA Issues Site-Specific Inspections Targeting Directive For 2014”

Infographic: Job Hazard Analysis – “How Does It Work?”

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Job hazard analysis (JHA) is step-by-step method of analyzing a job or task to uncover its potential and actual dangers. In a JHA, tasks are broken down into a series of basic steps. Each step is analyzed for hazards, and safe work practices are developed to reduce or eliminate these hazards. This infographic will guide … Continue reading Infographic: Job Hazard Analysis – “How Does It Work?”

OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

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New resources available on protecting hospital workers, enhancing patient safety OSHA hosts informal public meeting, extends comment period on proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses Stakeholders join OSHA for silica rulemaking Web chat Listening sessions seek public input on chemical safety Assistant Secretary Michaels addresses National COSH Conference, celebrates graduating class … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

Infographic: OSHA’s Multiemployer Citation Policy

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When OSHA inspects multiemployer workplaces, inspectors determine who should be cited for violations based on whether employers are “creating employers,” “exposing employers,” “correcting employers,” or “controlling employers.” This infographic will give you an overview of what these terms mean and help you understand your safety responsibilities depending on your role on a work-site. OSHA's Multiemployer … Continue reading Infographic: OSHA’s Multiemployer Citation Policy

Study Finds Federal Contracts Given To Severe Violators Of Safety Laws

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A new congressional report criticizes the federal government for awarding tens of billions of dollars in contracts to companies even though they were found to have violated safety and wage laws and paid millions in penalties. Issued on behalf of the Democratic senators on the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, the report cited examples … Continue reading Study Finds Federal Contracts Given To Severe Violators Of Safety Laws

OSHA Fiscal Year 2013 “Top 10 Cited Violations”

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OSHA unveiled its List of the 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year (“FY”) 2013 (i.e., October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013).  The announcement came at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress and Expo. Here is the full list for Fiscal Year  2013: 1926.501 – Fall Protection (cited 8,241 times during FY 2013) … Continue reading OSHA Fiscal Year 2013 “Top 10 Cited Violations”

OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”

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Falls From Floor - Floor Falls From Bridges Leading Edge Falls Re-Roofing Falls Scaffolding Falls FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2010, there were 264 fall fatalities (255 falls to lower level) out of 774 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable. Falls can be prevented and lives can be … Continue reading OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”

Wisconsin Cheese Company Worker Loses Fingers To Unguarded Machinery

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Gilman Cheese Corp. for 10 safety violations totaling $126,700 in proposed fines. A worker had two fingers amputated by an unguarded cheese packing and labeling machine at the Gilman factory. A January inspection was prompted by a referral. OSHA found that another worker … Continue reading Wisconsin Cheese Company Worker Loses Fingers To Unguarded Machinery

What To Do If You Get A Letter From OSHA Regarding Your DART Rate In 2013 – Check Your Numbers!

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) develops an annual target list for inspections. OSHA’s current list includes over 1,300 Illinois and Wisconsin locations. Many of these are recognizable companies. Not all will be inspected. However, many will be subject to an inspection, and since the penalties handed out by OSHA in the last few … Continue reading What To Do If You Get A Letter From OSHA Regarding Your DART Rate In 2013 – Check Your Numbers!

OSHA Releases Site Specific Inspection Targeting Plan

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On January 4, 2013, a new directive implementing OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting 2012 inspection plan became effective under Notice 13-01 (CPL 02). According to OSHA, this directive cancels and replaces the Site-Specific Targeting 2011, which was issued on September 2, 2011, under Notice 10-06 (CPL 02). Although the notice of a replacement directive applies OSHA-wide, the … Continue reading OSHA Releases Site Specific Inspection Targeting Plan

OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

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APP Challenge winners announced: Technology promotes worker safety and health BNSF Railway Co. signs accord with OSHA regarding employee practices under Federal Railroad Safety Act New Whistleblower Protection Programs Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 29 Semiannual regulatory agenda published New Clinicians webpage provides resource for healthcare professionals Protecting recovery workers in the aftermath of Sandy … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013

OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”

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Falls From Floor - Floor Falls From Bridges Leading Edge Falls Re-Roofing Falls Scaffolding Falls   FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2010, there were 264 fall fatalities (255 falls to lower level) out of 774 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable. Falls can be prevented and lives can … Continue reading OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”