Category Archives: OSHA

Why Does OSHA Want a Digital Copy of My Safety Program?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by mavity2012

Recently OSHA Compliance Officers in two different Area Offices specifically requested digital copies of employers’ “Safety Program” instead of written copies. The employers understandably wondered why the Compliance Officers expressly wanted digital copies. An obvious concern was that the Compliance … Continue reading →

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Employers Still Misunderstand or Underestimate Their Combustible Dust Risks

Posted on December 5, 2012 by mavity2012

Those of you who know me well are aware that I have worked with hundreds of plants in their combustible dust compliance efforts and have been involved with a number of explosion/deflagration fatalities, including the catastrophic explosion at the Imperial … Continue reading →

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OSHA: Don’t Get Caught in the Trap of Rewarding Employees for Reducing Recordables!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

OSHA: Don’t Get Caught in the Trap of Rewarding Employees for Reducing Recordables! Date: September 10, 2012 By Howard MavityFor several years, we have encouraged employers to move away from safety management programs that primarily track the program’s effectiveness based … Continue reading →

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Better Get Serious About Wellness – Obesity Contributes to Workers Comp Claims and Absenteeism

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

If I figure out effective ways to get tired warehouse and construction craft employees to exercise before or after work, I deserve a Nobel Prize.  It’s tough to focus on good eating and diet when you work 8 or 10 … Continue reading →

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Threats of Retail Employee Strikes Illustrate Need for Preperation

Posted on November 29, 2012 by mavity2012

As the linked articles below explain, the UFCW, Moveon.org and various other groups planned to interfere with the Thanksgiving shopping activities through “strikes” and other actions designed to disrupt or embarrass retailers during their most crucial sales period. Happily, based on reports, shopping … Continue reading →

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