For the first time since 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency will update its initiatives starting in October. The newly selected national …
Workplace Safety
OSHA Revises Small Business Exemptions
January 29, 2016 introduced changes to the categories of small business exemptions from programmed health and safety inspections. These updated categories come …
Vigorous Prosecutions for Safety Violations
A memorandum of understanding was signed on December 17, 2015 by the Department of Justice and Department of Labor to better coordinate and effect criminal …
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Workplace Violence: Active Shooters
In the wake of the most recent workplace violence, many are wondering “what would I do?” One thing to keep in mind is what the Department of Homeland Security …
Employee Hotline Best Practices
According to the CDC, in 1965 more than 40% of the U.S. population smoked. After decades of persistent education, the general population has come to realize …
Watch for 80% Increase in OSHA Fines
Adjusting for the fact that the dollar amount assigned to fines has not increased since 1990, OSHA may be increasing fees dramatically next …
OSHA Threats of Criminal Prosecution
On Friday we shared a timely piece that notes increased criminal charges from the Department of Justice against members of management. Today, similar timely …
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day weekend to the hundreds of organizations & tens of thousands of people worldwide promoting and maintaining safe and ethical workplaces with …
Workplace Safety
For an effective internal control environment, one often hears about the importance of preventative measures compared to reactive procedures. A proactive …