Every business has safety risks that could impact employees if not managed efficiently. These types of safety risks fall under the term occupational safety. Occupational safety deals with all aspects of physical, mental and social health and safety in a workplace. Why the OSHA law and standards are needed? TheRead More →
OSHA defines a near miss as an incident where no property was damaged and no personal injury was sustained, but where given a slight shift in time or position damage and/or injury easily could have occurred. Merriam-Webster’s definition is “an accident that is just barely avoided.” What is near missesRead More →
As we stated in our previous letter to you, Section 3(5) of the OSH Act specifically excludes a State or any political subdivision of a State from the definition of an “employer”. Thus, by law, OSHA cannot directly protect employees of State and local governments. What organizations are exempt fromRead More →
OSHA’s Directorate of Training and Education (DTE) provides training in a wide variety of occupational safety and health topics, including ergonomics. … Principles of Ergonomics Applied to Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Nerve Disorders, Course #2250. What does the OSHA regulate? The OSH Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),Read More →
Scope: NFPA 652 serves the chemical, wood processing, metals, and agricultural industries. Combustible dust-related fires and explosions are a global problem, and in the United States alone, 50 dust-related incidents occurred between 2008 and 2012. What is the difference between OSHA and NFPA? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Read More →