Category: Safety

November 22, 2023
Winter Weather Preparedness and Response Guide
Natural disasters have become increasingly common in recent years, causing widespread losses across affected communities. In particular, extreme winter weather events (e.g., frigid temperatures, strong winds, blizzards, sleet…

November 10, 2023
U.S. Sets Record for Billion-dollar Weather and Climate Disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that the United States has already seen a record number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2023. The…

October 27, 2023
OSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting Guide
OSHA requires employers to report and keep records of certain work-related injuries and illnesses. The rules are very specific and it can be challenging to apply them in…

September 28, 2023
OSHA Injury and Illness Submission Expansion Overview
On July 17, 2023, OSHA announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information than what…

July 28, 2023
Heat Illness Guide and Prevention Program
While it’s best not to work outside in high temperatures, the nature of certain jobs—like construction, forestry, manufacturing or landscaping—sometimes makes it unavoidable. When this happens, a worker’s…

June 21, 2023
Lithium-ion Batteries May Cause Fire Hazard
The number of fires stemming from the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in electronic bikes (e-bikes) is rapidly rising, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2022, at…

May 15, 2023
Behavior-based Safety Explained
It’s critical for safety to be at the forefront of any organization, regardless of size or industry. By upholding a safe work environment, organizations can minimize the risk…

May 10, 2023
Appealing OSHA Citations
An OSHA inspector visited, and you received one or more citations; what happens now? Citations, which are mailed from the OSHA area director shortly after an inspection takes place…

May 02, 2023
Spring Flood Safety Tips
Spring brings warm weather and longer days. It also delivers heavy rains and snowmelt for many areas of the country, increasing the likelihood of floods. How you prepare…

April 14, 2023
Checklist for a Commercial Property Loss
While it’s impossible to predict when a disaster may strike, some steps can be taken before, during and after a commercial property loss to potentially reduce damage. By…

April 04, 2023
National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is running a National Distracted Driving Enforcement Mobilization Campaign April 3-10, 2023. This campaign is designed to help law enforcement officers implement distracted…

March 08, 2023
OSHA Form 300 Recordability Flowchart
This flowchart helps employers understand when they need to record an injury or illness on the OSHA 300 form. OSHA Form 300 Recordability Flowchart