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Guide for OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy

What Every Construction Employer Must Know OSHA'S MULTI-EMPLOYER CITATION POLICY What Is a Multi-Employer Worksite? A multi-employer worksite is any location where two or more separate employers are performing work on a common project. Think of a typical commercial construction site: a general contractor manages the project while electrical, plumbing, structural, and roofing subcontractors all work simultaneously. OSHA doesn't use a rigid checklist to decide who gets cited. Instead, compliance officers follow a structured two-step analysis: Step 1: Determine which role the employer plays on the worksite — Creating, Exposing, Correcting, or Controlling. Step 2: Determine whether the employer took actions sufficient to fulfill

2026-05-15T09:17:31-04:00
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OSHA’s Heat Enforcement Just Got Stronger. Is Your Workplace Ready?

OSHA'S HEAT ENFORCEMENT JUST GOT STRONGER Is Your Workplace Heat Prevention Ready? Some headlines this week got it wrong. OSHA's Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) didn't quietly expire on April 8th, it came back stronger. On April 10th, OSHA issued a fully revised Heat NEP, effective immediately. It's a data-driven overhaul built to last — and it's running for five years. What Changed The new NEP uses four years of real inspection and injury data to focus heat enforcement on 55 of the highest-risk industries — construction, manufacturing, landscaping, food service, warehousing, and more. If your workers sweat on the job, assume

2026-04-16T08:51:15-04:00
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Top 5 OSHA Updates Employers Need to Know This Year

OSHA’S TOP 5 RECENT UPDATES Top OSHA regulation updates impacting employers across most industries What's New With OSHA? OSHA has rules and regulations to help keep each and every worker safe each day in the United States. Staying compliant with existing OSHA laws is a crucial part of maintaining a safe workforce. It can be a challenge to follow and keep up with new rules and changes to existing ones. Below, we'll highlight the top five OSHA updates that affect the majority of industries. While this isn’t a complete list of every regulatory change, it provides a strong foundation for safety planning in the

2026-01-27T11:22:46-05:00
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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards in 2025

OSHA’s TOP 10 VIOLATIONS LIST FOR 2025 What Employers Need to Know What Hazards are the Hardest to Prevent Creating a safe workplace takes an ongoing effort that includes employee training, written program updates, safety meetings, and inspections. Even so, many employers are surprised to learn they still fall short in key compliance areas. OSHA’s most frequently cited safety violations highlight where workplaces commonly struggle, and where injuries, fatalities, lost time, and costly citations are most likely to occur. Below is an overview of OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Safety Violations, based on OSHA enforcement data. While rankings shift slightly year to year, these same standards consistently

2025-12-19T16:41:43-05:00
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The Importance of Facility Safety Inspections

HOW MOCK OSHA INSPECTIONS HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS Inspect. Prevent. Protect. The Key to Preventing the Next Accident Mock OSHA Facility Inspections Save Worker Lives & Millions in Lost Profit When an explosion occurred in a plant in Corrigan, Texas, severely burning a man, it took four years for the courts to make their decision. When they did, the verdict was staggering.  The court awarded the plaintiff $39.7 million for pain and suffering. It was April 26, 2014 when Ralph Figgs’ life changed forever. He was working at a Georgia-Pacific plant when a dust collection system failed, causing the explosion that permanently injured Figgs, killed

2026-01-08T15:29:37-05:00
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OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Requirements & Expiration

Updated August 2025 10/30 Hour OSHA Construction Topics 10/30 Hour OSHA General Industry Topics Does OSHA Require 10 or 30 Hour Training? NO! Federal OSHA has not required employees to obtain their 10 or 30 hour OSHA outreach card. If you're looking for proper safety and health training, you might assume that a 10 or 30 Hour OSHA Outreach Training Class would be the most thorough and OSHA compliant. However, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) doesn't require a specific training length. OSHA wants to ensure that employers are providing workplace specific training based off of the hazards employees may encounter on the

2025-08-29T10:57:29-04:00
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Quick Tips to Help Employees Buy Into Safety

5 Tips to Help Employees Buy into Safety Boost your Safety Culture by implementing these tips! How to Get Employees to Buy into Safety Boosting your company’s safety culture can feel challenging, but it is essential in keeping employees safe on the job. Some employees view safety as a valuable part of their job and appreciate that their employer cares about them. Others see it as common sense or maybe even a waste of time. If your company is facing pushback from employees who are reluctant to take safety seriously, here are a few helpful tips to guide them toward becoming more safety aware and engaged.

2025-06-19T22:43:40-04:00
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Top 10 Trenching & Excavating Safety Tips

DOWNLOAD THE POSTER Top 10 Trenching & Excavation Safety Tips Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations, with a fatality rate 2.5 times higher than other construction jobs. The risks are serious, but preventable. Whether you're managing a team or working on-site, staying safe starts with understanding best practices and regulatory requirements. Here are the top 10 trenching and excavation safety tips to help protect workers and ensure compliance. Know the Risks Before You Dig Before excavating, identify underground utilities such as gas, water, electric, data, or sewage lines. Always contact utility providers and keep their information

2025-05-27T10:17:37-04:00
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The 5-Steps to Ace OSHA Compliance

5-Steps to Ace OSHA Compliance Safety challenges are real The OSH Act of 1970 legally requires businesses to protect their workers from all safety hazards. However, keeping workers safe and complying with complex OSHA rules can be challenging! What comes next?  You’ve dedicated time and effort to identify hazards in your workplace, implemented engineering controls to mitigate as many as possible, and documented all of this in your safety program. Well done!  We recognize your commitment to your team and the incredible effort it has taken. With a solid safety program in place, great leaders are strategically thinking about their next step. Our recent research

2025-06-26T14:55:55-04:00
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OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand Down

May 5 through May 9 Falls from an elevation continues to be a leading cause of death for construction workers. Participate in OSHA's National Fall Stand-Down What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event at work, where employers and employees focus on safety. Any workplace can participate, even those not exposed to fall risks, by using the time to discuss other hazards, protective measures, and overall safety goals. It’s also a chance for workers to share safety concerns directly with management. Help Prevent Falls  Anyone interested in preventing workplace hazards can join a Stand-Down. Past participants include companies

2025-04-18T14:29:23-04:00
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