by Shannon Dennis | Oct 1, 2024 | OSHA Standards
Machine guarding is a critical line of defense against workplace injuries. When auditing clients for compliance with OSHA machine guarding regulations, our safety professionals look for a range of issues that could put workers at risk. The fundamental purpose of...
by Kate Badey | Oct 1, 2024 | OSHA Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) primary purpose is to ensure workplace safety across various industries. OSHA releases a list of the top 10 citations each year, highlighting the most common OSHA violations found during inspections. In...
by Kate Badey | Aug 27, 2024 | Safety Documentation
Is your company prepared for an emergency? Whether in an office environment, a construction site, or a manufacturing facility, OSHA requires you to plan how to handle emergencies. Here are the key components you need to consider as you create and implement an...
by Kate Badey | Aug 26, 2024 | OSHA Standards
In occupational health and safety, the Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate is a pivotal indicator of workplace safety and operational health. Many organizations use this rate, measured against industry standards, to determine the health of an...
by Kate Badey | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Silica, a mineral found in sand, stone, concrete, and other materials, poses significant health risks when inhaling its fine particles. Industries that involve cutting, grinding, or blasting silica-containing materials can expose workers to respirable crystalline...
by Kate Badey | Mar 26, 2024 | Safety Documentation
The construction industry, known for its high-risk environments, necessitates stringent safety protocols to prevent falls and related injuries. This article delves into the essential concerns of fall protection in construction, based on the “Fall Protection...
by Theresa Harris | Feb 1, 2024 | Announcements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2024 Kate Badey Selected as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Honoree We are pleased to announce Kate Badey, Safety Consultants USA President and CEO, as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs and...
by Kate Badey | Jan 11, 2024 | OSHA 300 Logs
February 1st is the deadline to post your organization’s OSHA 300a logs. And March 2nd is the deadline to submit electronic records to OSHA. While the form itself is only a few pages, the associated OSHA Regulation governing the completion of the logs is well over...
by Theresa Harris | Jan 8, 2024 | OSHA Standards
Extreme hot and cold temperatures at work can cause employee illness or injury. What an employer is required to do and ten tips to remain proactive and compliant. When employees face exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions during their work activities, their...
by Theresa Harris | Dec 19, 2023 | OSHA Standards
OSHA Construction vs General Industry Standards Knowing the difference between OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 is crucial to employee safety It is important to understand the difference between OSHA construction vs General Industry when you work as a safety person. In...
