Aaron Spencer – December 10, 2012 An electrical contractor in North Bend is the latest company to earn a safety recognition through the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administrations SHARP program. SHARP, or Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, teaches employers to be safer in the workplace. SHARP status also excuses a firm’s worksites from… Continue reading Does OSHA’s SHARP Program Really Excuse Firms from Safety Inspections?
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What will OSHA be like in Obama’s Second Four Years?
Fred Hosier – December 3, 2012 The past is a good indicator of the future when it comes to the direction of federal safety agencies. With that in mind, these infographics take a look at how OSHA has fared under six U.S. presidents. Those who have followed along the last four years won’t be surprised… Continue reading What will OSHA be like in Obama’s Second Four Years?
OSHA’S Role in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health
November 20, 2012 The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created two federal agencies: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in response to the deteriorating health conditions of many workers. Today, workplace injuries and fatalities have fallen dramatically, but OSHA is not the… Continue reading OSHA’S Role in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health
Create Safety in the Workplace by Displaying OSHA Safety Signs Now Being Offered Through Labeltac.com
November 7, 2012 Safety in the workplace is critical for any business owner and Labeltac.com is now offering a new product to help keep safety numbers up in the work environment. LabelTac 4 OSHA Package comes complete with everything that is needed to keep both workers and visitors aware of possible hazard zones. The package… Continue reading Create Safety in the Workplace by Displaying OSHA Safety Signs Now Being Offered Through Labeltac.com
General Contractor Remains Liable for Property Safety until Owner Accepts the Project
Denise H. McClelland – October 31, 2012 The Kentucky Court of Appeals held, in September 2012, that a general contractor is liable for unsafe lighting on a temporary walkway until the owner of the project accepts the work. At the request of a hospital owner, the general contractor built a pedestrian walkway from the hospital… Continue reading General Contractor Remains Liable for Property Safety until Owner Accepts the Project