What 10 years of OSHA citations tell us about risk
If it seems like the same things keep coming up year-over-year, that’s because they are.
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12 fascinating but utterly useless facts you really donโt need to know about safety
Workplace safety is full of surprising facts, but behind it all is a serious commitment to staying protected. Vantage Point Consulting offers training and programs to help prepare teams and crews of all kinds.
Why you shouldnโt take an online OSHA course
Whether youโre getting your OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification for career advancement or to qualify to be on-site at a workplace, OSHA courses are worth it. But the courses have to be applicable, timely, and good.ย
What OSHA regulations apply to small businesses? And what is a small business to OSHA?
Any growing business should be aware of OSHA requirements as they expand. Taking steps to integrate and understand OSHA regulations today when you don’t have to is a useful way to prepare for future reporting needs.
What comes from a third-party plant safety audit or inspection and do I need one?
An outside safety inspection can save you thousands on OSHA violation fees For general industries, audits and inspections are a regular part of robust workplace safety processes. It’s too easy for anyone who walks into the same space every day for years to overlook unsafe practices that have become part of company culture or a … Read more
How Hydrite Chemical expanded OSHA safety training with hands-on walk-throughs
See how Hydrite, a large chemical and food production facility used VPC’s on-site OSHA training to save time and learn more.
Environmental issues meet workplace safety with combined OSHA and EPA enforcement
OSHA safety inspectors are now cross-trained with the EPA and vice-versa. If your organization regularly encounters one or the other, expect more from them.
Critical guidance on OSHAโs COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Healthcare workplaces should review and comply with the mandatory OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. Healthcare employers must comply with that standard. All employers must comply with any other applicable mandatory safety and health standards and regulations issued and enforced either by OSHA or by an OSHA-approved state plan.
What to do when OSHA inspectors arrive
There are nine things you should do when OSHA inspectors arrive. Skim and save this list for the next time it happens to you. And, maybe know when things aren’t going so well.
OSHA citations vs. violations and recordable vs. reportable explained
Knowing the difference between an OSHA fine and an OSHA citation is the difference between many thousands of dollars. More on reporting, reportables, and incidents here.
