Starting January 2024, employers in specific high-risk industries must use OSHA’s electronic reporting system, the Injury Tracking Application (ITA), to submit detailed information on workplace injuries and illnesses. If your company meets the requirements for OSHA 300 reporting, it’s important to understand the deadlines and rules associated with the form to ensure you remain compliant. […]
Employers and managers are responsible for creating and sustaining a safe work environment for their employees. Therefore, when workers operate or carry out duties around cranes and hoists, they must ensure that employees follow OSHA’s suspended load safety standards. What Is a Suspended Load? Loads may be suspended by forklifts, wheel loaders, and overhead, boom, […]
Construction workers often work at heights and face a variety of risks. To ensure their safety, OSHA has established specific scaffolding requirements. These rules are designed to protect workers from falls, injuries, and other hazardous conditions while working on scaffolds. After all, improper scaffolding is the #3 most cited OSHA violation. This article will discuss […]
What are OSHA welding safety requirements, and what’s the best way to keep your workers safe and comply with welding safety standards? This guide breaks down the weld inspection criteria and checklist components. Understanding the OSHA Standard for Welding, Cutting, and Heating What is considered “hot” work? The OSHA standards described here center on hot […]
Are you looking for ways to comply with the OSHA flammable storage guidelines and keep your workers safe? Have questions about flammable liquid storage cabinet requirements? Then, you’ve come to the right place. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a standard that you should understand and put into practice. OSHA Flammable Liquid Storage: The […]
The maritime sector is a high-risk industry that faces unique environmental, health, and safety challenges that employees deal with every day. In this article, you will learn about the different maritime standards and steps employers can take to ensure the safety of their workers. OSHA Maritime Standards and Why They Matter The Occupational Safety and […]
As we’ve mentioned before on our blog, one in five lost work-day and fatal injuries are caused by ladder falls in general industry. This may be due to a lack of understanding about different ladders and how they work. Let’s go over the three most common types of OHSA ladders, as well as the benefits […]