OSHA does require that every forklift operator be trained and certified to operate the powered industrial truck in the workplace...

Topics: workers compensation, OSHA, Forklift Training, Hazard Training

Each year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job. Additionally, more than 3.6 million employees are seriously injured each year while at work. Because of this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds a nationwide event each August called Safe and ...

Topics: staffing, workplace safety, OSHA

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:...

Topics: OSHA, Worker's Comepensation, workers-compensation-claims, direct-workers-compensation-costs

The stories are nearly as gruesome as what you'd see in a horror flick, but sadly, these stories are true.  By visiting OSHA's (Occupational Safety & Health Administration's) website, you can see a list of every reported workplace injury and ruling against companies that has ...

Topics: staffing, workers compensation, OSHA, OSHA-Fatalities, OSHA-CITATIONS

Your safety is important. For cleaning staff at your facility, following these simple steps can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus:...

Topics: OSHA, COVID-19, CLEANING-SAFELY, PROTECT-CLEANING-STAFF

There are patients at your facility needing medications that are potentially hazardous to the employees that handle, administer and dispose of them. As a result, your facility must design a safety program to instruct your employees on how to properly do these tasks without ...

Topics: OSHA, Hazardous-Drug-Handling, NIOSH, health-care-facilities

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Topics: temporary staffing, health care, OSHA, Healthcare-Staffing, violence-in-healthcare

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Topics: OSHA, COVID-19, Worker's Comepensation, Reporting-Requirements-OSHA, OSHA-Fatalities, hospitalizations

When workplace health and safety incidents happen, it’s important to respond appropriately—that’s where incident investigations can help. Conducting an investigation allows employers to identify potential health and safety failings that led to the incident and make necessary ...

Topics: risk management, workers compensation, workplace safety, OSHA, Incident-Investigations

Considering recent events, making sure hazardous materials are stored following OSHA's safety standards may make the difference in avoiding a catastrophic event.  ...

Topics: OSHA