Author: JulianneBass
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05 May 2016 in general-safety&ghs&hazard-communication&osha&Safety Culture&safety-compliance&Workplace Safety Compliance&workplace-improvements&workplace-safety-2 It’s been a long road to compliance; the updated Hazard Communication Standard (GHS) process officially started in 2009 and is set to wrap up this June 2016. A fully compliant GHS facility will bring with it improved quality and consistency of hazard information p...Read more
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05 May 2016 in general-safety&osha&Safety Culture&safety-compliance&Workplace Safety Compliance&workplace-improvements&workplace-safety-2 There has always been a not so secret elephant in the room when it comes to businesses embracing OSHA regulations. Instead of welcoming OSHA and feeling like they have both company and worker best interests in mind, many see OSHA as the enemy; only worried about han...Read more
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04 May 2016 in general-safety&osha&Safety Culture&Safety Security Solutions&safety-compliance&Workplace Safety Compliance&workplace-improvements&workplace-safety-2 Many companies across the country have been recognized as “The Safest in America” over the years, for their dedication to making workplace safety a priority within their business. What’s the magic formula for success? It depends on the company, there is no sin...Read more
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27 Apr 2016 in Healthcare Safety&Industrial Safety&Safety Culture Whether you’re a business owner or an employee; implementing health and safety in the workplace is of paramount importance. At the end of the day, it’s all about keeping people safe, but so many businesses neglect it and don’t treat it seriously. In th...Read more
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26 Apr 2016 in Workplace Safety Compliance Are you a betting person? Whether or not you play the lottery or hit Vegas on occasion, you should know what the odds are for any of your employees to get injured on the job and take all the smart steps you can to prevent those injuries. Counting up workplace injuries r...Read more
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25 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture While the safety of each and every employee is a concern common to all organizations, the approaches employers take when it comes to workplace safety vary, particularly from industry to industry. Creating and maintaining a safety-obsessed culture should always be a top ...Read more
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25 Apr 2016 in Construction Safety&Workplace Safety Compliance When a roofer at a Philadelphia construction site fell to his death in 2013, his employer did everything possible ... to avoid responsibility. First and foremost, the employer – roofing company owner James J. McCullagh – failed to provide his workers with fall ...Read more
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22 Apr 2016 in Construction Safety Working in the safety industry, I often come across news stories that remind me that working for ORR Safety goes far beyond just selling a product. One such news story comes out of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Last month, Tanner Kane, a worke...Read more
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22 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance Every year, many businesses are forced to spend billions of dollars on costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses. These costs are directly deducted from the company's profits, often putting them at a loss. It is no secret that companies, who promote and enc...Read more
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20 Apr 2016 in Safety Culture&Workplace Safety Compliance Somebody has to explain to little boys and girls why Mommy or Daddy will never be there to tuck them into bed again. Grieving parents have to do what no parent should ever have to do – bury their children. Husbands or wives will need to rebuild their l...Read more