June 1 GHS Safety Data Sheet Deadline Has Come … and Gone.
According to the Safety Daily Adviser, June 1, 2015, marked an important deadline in the 4-year phase-in period for OSHA’s revisions to its hazard communication standard. Effective that date, chemical manufacturers, importers, or other employers responsible for preparing SDSs must ...
Updated NYS Certifications
I am pleased to announce that I just received my updated State of New York Dept. of Labor Certifications ID card. I am now certified by NY State as; •ICR 59 Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Program Safety Consultant
Safe Mowing in the Summertime
Safe Mowing in the Summertime This time of year many workers, new and experienced, are back at work with power mowers getting lawns back into shape and keeping them maintained. Whether as ...
E-Newsletter says it all regarding safety professionals
All About You: The safety pro and the ‘butterfly effect’ Richard Hawk March 29, 2015 A butterfly flaps its wings, creating a small current that weeks later will change weather conditions many miles away – enough to alter the path of a ...
OSHA Recordkeeping Updates & 2015 Posting Deadline
It is that time of year once again. Yes I mean it is time to prepare and post your OSHA Form 300A forms. Employers who are required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness log, must post Form 300A, ...
Do Your Workers Know How to Prevent Heat Illness?
As the dog days of August approach, hot conditions are a major concern in workplaces across many areas of the United States. The following are tips to combating this annual danger regardless of the state you work in. In 2005, a ...
New Hire Safety Orientation Training: Building a solid foundation for your safety program
Just as a good solid foundation is necessary for the longevity of a house or building, a strong Hew Hire Safety Orientation training program is essential to a strong Safety Program. They vary from organization to organization in what they ...