What are Confined Spaces?
OSHA states that many workplaces contain areas that are considered “Confined Spaces” because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A Confined Space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined Spaces […]
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal Year 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024)
The following is a list of the top ten (10) most frequently cited Standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA for all industries. https://www.osha.gov/top10citedstandards
OSHA Recordkeeping
Under the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping regulation, many employers with ten (10) or more employees are required to keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses. These covered employers must keep a record of occupational injuries and illnesses using OSHA Recordkeeping Forms (OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and […]
Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are one (1) type of rechargeable battery technology (other examples include sodium ion and solid state) that supplies power to many devices we use daily. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the manufacturing and industrial use of these batteries due to their superior energy storage characteristics. This increased use […]
Keeping Workers Safe during Flood Cleanup
Workers responding to the cleanup from floods may be exposed to serious hazards including electrical, fallen trees and debris, mold, and Carbon Monoxide. OSHA reminds employers that worker safety is a priority, and the agency has resources available to protect workers from hazards associated with flood response operations. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3972.pdf
Emergency Planning
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time, bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may be required to deal with an emergency when it is least expected and proper planning before an emergency is necessary to respond effectively. https://www.osha.gov/warehousing/hazards-solutions#accordion-82316-collapse6
Crossing Guards: Be Seen, Be Safe.
According to the State of New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), from 1993 to 2016, 16 adult crossing guards in the State of New Jersey were killed when struck by motor vehicles while at work. An additional 231 adult crossing guards suffered injuries serious enough to require full days away from work as a result […]
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Getting Started
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may be required to deal with an emergency when it is least expected and proper planning before an emergency is necessary to respond effectively. https://www.osha.gov/emergency-preparedness/getting-started#v-nav-home
Hurricane Preparedness and Response
OSHA states that it is important to have an evacuation plan in place to ensure that workers can get to safety in case a hurricane may affect the area. A thorough evacuation plan should include: – Conditions that will activate the plan.– Chain of command.– Emergency functions and who will perform them.– Specific evacuation procedures, […]
The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
The PEOSH/OSHA Standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147 et seq.) addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHAFS3529.pdf