Understanding OSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplace safety in almost every industry that exists in the United States. Among the important features of the occupational safety and health regulatory framework of OSHA are those features that have to do with recordkeeping and reporting requirements. These regulations
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Understanding the Dynamics of OSHA Violations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for promoting health and safety awareness among workers and regulating OSHA standards by overseeing workplaces to a large extent. On the other hand, the federal agency also carries out safety protocols to ensure safety and imposes citations and fines on companies/businesses violating
What You Must Know About Flammable Liquids Handling and Storage
Over the past 200 years, the use of non-water-based chemicals has increased significantly. Naturally, exposure to the hazards associated with these chemicals, particularly in workplaces, has also increased. It is estimated that flammable or combustible liquids cause more than 51,000 home fires each year, resulting in 168 deaths. So one potential
Understanding Fire Safety at Work
Administrators have put in place a set of practices, designed to reduce fire damage, called Fire Safety. Fire safety measures are both preventive and curative in nature. They intend to first prevent a fire from happening. However, even if a fire has started, administrators use fire safety measures to limit