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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

2025-10-29T09:13:48-04:00
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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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What’s New With OSHA 2025

What You Need to Know for the Year Ahead OSHA has been busy this last year issuing several significant updates and new rules regarding workplace safety. Employers must stay ahead of these changes to ensure compliance and foster a safer, healthier work environment for their employees. Here’s a rundown of the key updates for 2024 and beyond!     01. Expanded Submission Requirements 02. Cal/OSHA Silicosis Protection 03. Worker Walkaround Representative Rule 04. Safety Helmet Rule 05. Increased Penalties 06. Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence 07. Heat Illness Prevention 08. Hazard Communication Standard 09. Online Tool: Severe Injury Reports 10. Cal/OSHA Naloxone in

2025-04-04T11:29:10-04:00
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The Power of Establishing a Safety Committee

What is a Safety Committee? An effective Safety Committee has a significant impact on health and safety throughout the organization’s culture, and may also save the company money through reduced workers’ compensation costs, fewer lost workdays, and increased productivity due to higher employee morale. Reduce the risk of workplace injuries & illnesses. Inform & educate employees about safety and health through all company levels. Set meaningful & attainable goals for safety throughout your organization. Why Should You Have a Safety Committee? Safety committees can have a significant impact on a company because they provide you with the

2024-08-22T15:58:08-04:00
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Employee Safety is a Team Sport

6 Ways to Boost Employee Safety Motivation & Ignite Company-Wide Safety Compliance It's natural for people to push back against decisions or directions they don't understand or were not involved in. "I've done it this way for 10 years and nothing bad has ever happened!" "I'm not an idiot.  I know how to be safe!" "I have too much to do and need to work faster or my boss will yell at me!" Leaders all throughout an organization have probably heard employees make these comments or something similar. You have the authority and critical responsibility to protect employees from safety hazards. However, you are just a single person in

2024-02-21T09:32:01-05:00
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How Much Are OSHA Penalties & Fines?

OSHA penalty amounts are indexed to inflation and new levels for civil fines are announced in January each year. Penalties for 2025 were just announced with a maximum of $165,514 for specific violations! Congress gave OSHA the authority to fine employers for violating safety standards. From 1990 to 2015, penalties were capped at $7,000 per serious, other-than-serious, or posting violations, and $70,000 for willful or repeat violations. With inflation declining, maximum OSHA penalty amounts increased roughly 3% over last year or about $500 to a maximum of $165,514 for the most severe and repeated violations! OSHA: Created in 1970 to

2025-02-17T10:04:43-05:00
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