This month, an EHS Hero subscriber asked: When is an injury considered an OSHA recordable injury? Is it possible that even though there is a medical visit it may not be a recordable injury? This article provides the answer given from our in-house subject matter experts.
From seemingly small slip-ups to major hazards, most worksites have areas prone to hazards. Implementing a safety program doesn’t always happen according to plan, either. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools and resources available that can help you address the gaps in your safety program. Use these guidelines outlined in this article to review your program and plan for improvements.
Keeping track of everything you need to manage auditing or inspecting can feel like a full-time job, but conducting regular, efficient audits is integral for identifying compliance issues, improving workplace safety, and reducing facility liability. EHS Hero’s Audits and Inspections tool can save you 82% of time spent on recordkeeping and 73% of time spent creating forms by simplifying the audit process and helping you stay on top of your obligations across all sites.
This article explores strategies to help organizations build a strong safety culture with actionable ways to create a workplace where safety is seamlessly woven into the culture.
EHS Compliance is very important not only to business owners and managers, but their employees, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies too. But what exactly is EHS Compliance anyway, and why and what do we need to know about it? In this article, we’ll explore that.
Implementing a safety program is integral for preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, increasing productivity, and engaging employees with safety. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, this article will teach you 8 actionable steps you can use to build an effective safety program.
To ensure multiemployer worksite safety, it’s crucial to keep in mind several key strategies, regardless of whether you’re partnering with a staffing agency, hiring independent contractors, or working alongside another firm.
Given the rapid pace at which technology advances, safety personnel need to understand its risks, rewards, and best uses. The following article discusses a few of technology’s most significant impacts on worker safety.
If you’ve ever questioned what injuries and illnesses are recordable vs. non-recordable on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and Illnesses, this infographic will help clarify. In the event that OSHA inspects your workplace for dangers and issues citations, you can be sure they’ll be reviewing your establishment’s injury and illness records, or your OSHA Form 300, so you’ll want to be sure you understand how to properly document. Employers that fail to record injuries and illnesses properly may face heavy fines and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.
The need to identify, assess, and mitigate potential workplace hazards can be overwhelming, particularly as regulations evolve and work processes become increasingly intricate. If you’re finding it challenging to manage your JHA obligations, you’re not alone. But fear not, BLR is here to help. Read on to learn when and how to complete an effective job hazard analysis and how an EHS management software solution, like BLR’s EHS Hero, can streamline and simplify your JHA processes.