OSHA

Mar
25
2024

Accidents in the workplace are unpredictable, but employers can do their best to plan for accurate reporting and recordkeeping. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, time is of the essence. Prompt reporting of accidents and injuries reduces an employer’s...

Jul
19
2023

It’s officially summer, and businesses that have employees working outside should be aware of the risks of heat-related illness. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 700 people die each year from excessive heat, and more than...

Apr
11
2023

In January, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it would expand surveillance for what are known as ‘instance-by-instance’ (IBI) citations. Its new enforcement plan empowers Regional Administrators and Area Directors to apply stiffer penalties for IBI citations...