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OSHA and Worker Safety in Hospitals
Many of our emergency care instructors are based in the broader healthcare field, especially in hospital settings, and today’s blog... More →
OSHA Sets Rules on Reporting, but What About Reporting Near Misses?
Near misses are events that could have resulted in worker injury or illness, or damaged property, but for some reason... More →
OSHA Updates PSM Standards for Retail Exemption
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its standards on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM)... More →
OSHA Rule Change: Injury and Illness Reporting
On July 17, OSHA announced an expansion to their existing injury and illness reporting rule that will take effect starting... More →
OSHA 2021 Outlook
With a new administration entering the White House, 2021 could be very interesting for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)... More →
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
June 12-18, 2017, is OSHA’s inaugural “Safe + Sound Week,” and it’s all about recognizing the value of a robust... More →
OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronic Submission of Injury Reports
OSHA has extended the compliance deadline for certain employers to electronically submit reports on workplace injuries and illnesses until December... More →
OSHA's Leading Indicators
*Note: This content is republished from OSHA’s 2019 publication Using Leading Indicators to Improve Safety and Health Outcomes found here... More →
OSHA 2020 Outlook
How might 2020 be shaping up for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)? Here are some key points of interest... More →
OSHA’s Required Training Frequencies
OSHA Required Training for Most Workplaces EMERGENCY RESPONSE OSHA REQUIRED: YES OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159 This is... More →
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2018 – Learning from our Mistakes
We need to learn from our mistakes in order to not repeat them, but we can’t learn from them if... More →
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Courses & History
A lot of companies and job sites are now requiring workers to obtain their OSHA 10 or 30 Hour card... More →
OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program (SST)
The Site-Specific Targeting Program is OSHA’s primary programmed inspection plan. Its chief purpose is to cover non-construction worksites having 2... More →
OSHA's 2014 SST Inspection Program Enters Final Months
An excerpt from HSI’s guide to understanding OSHA inspections found its way to the pages of Occupational Health & Safety... More →
OSHA’s Birthday
Forty-seven years ago, on this date (December 29) in 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)... More →
OSHA COVID-19 ETS Organizational Self-Assessment Tool
HSI created this organizational self-assessment tool in response to the Nov. 5, 2021, release of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)... More →
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Preparedness
On January 21, 2021 President Biden issued an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety requiring the Occupational Safety... More →
OSHA-Authorized Training: Understanding OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
It’s possible you’ve heard the terms OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 before but, just like with most regulatory terminology, understanding... More →
OSHA 10- and 30-hour Training for Construction Worker Safety
Although OSHA requires that all employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, it’s no secret that construction... More →
OSHA Recommends Water, Rest and Shade for Outdoor Workers
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats... More →
OSHA’s Top Ten Citations for 2019
These are OSHA’s top ten most frequently written citations in 2019, with the facts and the explanations surrounding them, as... More →
OSHA 10/30 in New York: Everything You Need to Know
With the changing laws concerning OSHA 10/30, we want to help remove the confusion so you can start OSHA training... More →
OSHA Approved
What’s the hazard here? The hazard is misinformation. There is no such thing as “OSHA Approved.” Though this term of... More →
OSHA 10 and 30 Business Account
Are you responsible for getting your employees the OSHA training they need? Do you care about worker safety as much... More →
OSHA Safety Training: 5 Things to Know
Here are five things every employer should understand when it comes to meeting OSHA’s vast — but important — safety... More →
OSHA Training Requirements and HSI Courses
This easy-to-use checklist will help you identify training needs for your organization. We’ve included not just OSHA required training topics... More →
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training
Whether it’s your first time entering the workforce (OSHA 10), or you’ve been a supervisor for years (OSHA 30), HSI... More →
OSHA 30 Hour Training
The 30-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide more comprehensive awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards... More →
OSHA 30 General Industry
HSI's 30-hour OSHA outreach program for the general industry is geared towards preparing supervisors and even safety managers to create... More →
OSHA 30 Construction
If you are a supervisor or foreman on a construction site, your job is to make sure everything goes according... More →
OSHA 10 Construction
Over 55% of construction accidents happen within a worker's first year on the job. This highlights the need for quality... More →
OSHA 10 General Industry
If you're not in construction but you're taking on an entry-level position, this is the training for you. Our goal... More →
OSHA 10 Hour Training
The 10-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. HSI... More →
OSHA's 300 Log - How to Make this Easier with a Safety Management System
If you could use a deeper understanding on OSHA regulations, and how automating and digitizing OSHA logs can save you... More →
Upcoming OSHA Training Compliance Deadlines for NYC Local Law 196 of 2017
Signed into law in October 2017, Local Law 196 enacts new OSHA training requirements for New York City construction workers... More →
Managing OSHA’s Document Management Requirements
Documentation lies at the heart of an OSHA inspection. From records of routine equipment inspections to incident reports to hazard... More →
New OSHA Fact Sheet Demonstrates the Wide Range of Workplace EH&S Concerns
If you don’t work in a shipyard, you might not have heard about a recently released fact sheet from the... More →
How OSHA Inspectors Think: Respirator Fit Testing
Respirator Fit Testing Have employees been medically evaluated to ensure they are physiologically able to wear a respirator? 1910.134(e)(1) Commonly... More →
How OSHA Inspectors Think: 300A Annual Summary
OSHA 300 Logs February 1st will be here sooner than you know, which means now is the time to start... More →
How OSHA Investigators Think: Breakrooms, Water, Hand Soap
What did I commonly cite when I was an OSHA Inspector? Here are three examples: #1. The Basics Sometimes, being... More →
How OSHA Inspectors Think: Free Poster
Here are a few more things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious... More →
How OSHA Inspectors Think
Here are a few things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious, and... More →
2019 OSHA Outlook
1. OSHA Leader? The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren... More →
All OSHA - Required Written Safety Programs
Standard Section Required Description Emergency Action Plans – 1910.38 38(b) Yes, if more than 10 employees Written and oral... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Drum & Tumbler Guarding
Q: “My question is in regards to the turning barrel of a “tumbler”. Does this need to have a shroud... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Safety Data Sheet Availability
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Online OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training FAQ
What is OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training? The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.305 Electrical Wiring Methods & 1910.303 General Requirements
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →