The summer months are approaching and along with them comes hot weather. OSHA has targeted temporary staffing agencies as an industry to keep an eye on. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. Watch the four...
Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected. Here’s the difference between these terms: Expected costs are those that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such expenses are commonly referred to...
Considering recent events, making sure hazardous materials are stored following OSHA's safety standards may make the difference in avoiding a catastrophic event. Reference Standard Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Materials, Subpart H, including: 29 CFR 1910.106 Purpose This procedure establishes the minimum procedures for the storage and use...
Sprains and strains are common injuries for employees across industry lines. Sprains result from stretches or tears to a ligament (tissue that connects multiple bones at a joint), while strains are caused by stretches or tears to a muscle or tendon (tissue that connects muscle...
The Importance of Temporary Worker Safety Temporary workers are often utilized for hazardous jobs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that temporary workers are at a greater risk of workplace illness and injury than permanent employees. A number of factors contribute to this higher...