OSHA News & Workplace Safety Blog

Why OSHA Supports Third-party Safety Consultants

“With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.” –OSHA’s Mission Statement

Get Inspected by OSHA With Confidence

Get Inspected by OSHA With Confidence Everyone has heard the cliché that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) does not leave an inspection empty-handed. If they show up conduct an inspection, they’ll find at least one violation, if not several. As safety consultants, Lancaster Safety Consulting, Inc. (LSCI) knows that this is simply not true. So how is a citation-free inspection possible and how can your company “survive an OSHA inspection”?

Safety Pays – Here’s How!

Safety is a word that can evoke a variety of thoughts and emotions. To company leaders, the word could mean “something that is not worth my time” to “an important investment in my company’s future.” It is this second group of like-minded business owners and CEOs that truly get the meaning of safety and take it to the highest level at their companies.

Hidden Costs of Workplace Accidents

Cost of a Workplace Accident Workplace injuries and illnesses cost companies approximately $170 billion dollars every year. While that number is terrifyingly high, it doesn’t tell the whole story. While most people automatically think of the financial costs that an accident brings, it’s the hidden non-monetary costs that have the ability to cause the greatest impact.

What’s Not to Like About OSHA?

What’s Not to Like About OSHA? Outlook on OSHA

Effective Safety Committee Meetings

We’ve Never Had an Accident

WHY HAVING A “WE’VE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT” ATTITUDE IS DANGEROUS

Important OSHA Recordkeeping Alert

Important OSHA Recordkeeping Alert! On November 7, 2013, OSHA announced its proposed new rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The first proposed new requirement is for establishments with more than 250 employees (and who are already required to keep records) to electronically submit the records on a quarterly basis to OSHA.

Want Bigger Jobs?

The Key to Getting the Big Jobs

OSHA GHS Hazcom Training

OSHA GHS Required Training & Deadlines OSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to be in alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard include the following: Hazard Classification Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards as well as classification of mixtures. Labels Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided. Safety Data Sheets Will now have a specified 16-section format. Information and Training Employers are required to train workers by December 1, 2013 on the new label elements and safety data sheet format in order to facilitate recognition and understanding. For more information regarding this new Global Harmonization Standard please visit OSHA’s website. LSCI is committed to helping our clients meet this deadline.

PA Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence

LSCI RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE In October, 2011, LSCI was awarded the 2011 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence.