Indiana Work-Related Fatalities at Record Low Rate
Manufacturing and retails trades posted dramatic decreases in on-the-job fatalities, resulting in the lowest overall rates since the current tracking methods were incorporated in 1991.
9/1/2008

Burget and Tinney Present Information at Reno Safety Event
The conference offered three days of seminars and workshops at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Reno beginning June 25th.
7/1/2008

Safety Management Group Assists Contractor at Honda Construction Project in Greensburg, Indiana
Indianapolis -- Safety Management Group is providing staffing services and project safety oversight for an industrial electrical contractor on the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana project in Greensburg, Indiana for the next seven months.
8/1/2007

Safety Management Group Offers Full Compliment of Online Safety Training
Safety Management Group increases the amount of safety training available to online users.
5/19/2006

OSHA Proposes Revisions to Electrical Installation Standard
"The general industry electrical installation standard has not been updated since 1981, so it is important that we update these requirements to reflect the most current practices and technologies in the industry."
4/29/2004

OSHA Offers Two New Compliance Assistance Web Tools
"We want to provide the most useful and most accessible information possible to help employers, employees and businesses stay safe, healthy, and successful."
2/6/2004

The pros and cons of extended work days
Non-traditional work days are becoming more and more common on in manufacturing and construction settings. What type of considerations should an employer make when deciding whether to utilize an extended work day'
6/3/2002

Handling Inspections: Tips from the Insiders
Experts and those who have been there share tips on surviving a visit from OSHA. by Robert J. Grossman (Reprinted from the October 1999 issue of HR Magazine)
4/21/2002

Methamphetamine and Your Worksite: Propane Tank Tampering and Other Dangers
Most construction supervisors have heard about methamphetamine (meth), but few have encountered it on the jobsite.
8/1/2008

Safety Management Group Named One of Indiana's Top Employers
The safety consulting firm ranked among the top 25 medium-sized firms for third year in a row by the “Best Companies to Work for in Indiana” program sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
5/8/2008

Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Potential Defect
"Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders included in recall.
3/1/2008

INSafe Selects Safety Management Group to Provide Safety Training
The INSafe Small Business Training Scholarship Programs provide an opportunity for employers to educate their workforce in critical workplace safety and health training topics.
2/1/2008

Safety Management Group Ranks Among the Top Three Safety Consulting Firms in US
Business Insurance Magazine's 2007 rankings list Safety Management Group as the third largest independent safety consulting firm in the United States.
11/12/2007

OSHA Offers Guide on Selecting Slings
New guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will help employers select and use the appropriate slings when handling and moving materials.
10/2/2007

Human Factors Researchers Suggest New Sizing System for Fall Protection Equipment
Human Factors Researchers Suggest New Sizing System for Fall Protection Equipment.
7/18/2007

OSHA Issues Final Rule On Electrical Installation Standard
"These are the first changes to the electrical installation requirements in 25 years, so it is important the standard reflects the most current practices and technologies in the industry."
2/22/2007

Safety Management Group Ranked Top 5 Nationally
Business Insurance Magazine ranks Safety Management Group as the fifth largest independent safety consulting firm in the United States.
12/12/2006

Safety Management Group Named Blue Chip Award Winner
Safety Management Group was among ten of the top Indianapolis-area firms recognized by the Blue Chip Award Program.
11/8/2006

Safety Escape
What Safety Culture Lurks Beneath the Waves of Your Company'
10/30/2006

Dr. Mark Steinhofer to Present to IMA Members in November
Dr. Mark will offer information to assist members cut costs through safety initiatives.
10/26/2006

Safety Management Group Acquires Several New Contracts
Safety Management Group has begun work throughout the country for two new clients.
9/28/2006

Safety Management Group Named One of Indiana's Top Employers 2006
The safety consulting firm ranked among the top 21 medium-sized firms in the first 'Best Companies to Work for in Indiana' program sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
3/7/2006

OSHA Issues Final Standard on Hexavalent Chromium
The new standard lowers OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) for hexavalent chromium, and for all Cr(VI) compounds, from 52 to 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time- weighted average.
3/2/2006

Electrical Safety for the Workplace
Three of the top 10 are related to electrical safety, and as you can see, electrical safety plays an important role in workplace safety.
11/2/2005

Budgeting for Safety
Don't get caught up with the idea that safety is a trivial cost associated with your business.
10/4/2005

OSHA Proposes Revised Rules on Electric Power Generation
Comments are being sought for an update of the standard for the construction of electric power transmission and distribution installations.
8/1/2005

The Revised Hexavalent Chromium Rule Approaches Deadline
Post-hearing comments were collected in late April. The proposed Final Rule deadline is set for January 18, 2006.
7/1/2005

Kent Burget Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Safety Management Group's president has been selected as a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Indiana awards program.
5/18/2005

President of Safety Management Group Receives Award
Kent Burget is recognized for his achievements in promoting workplace safety.
4/27/2005

MSA Recalls Fall Protection Devices
MSA's initial findings revealed that their supplier improperly manufactured some of the housing sub-assemblies of the SRLs and Rescuers.
12/1/2004

Local ASSE Chapter Hosts Conference
The Central Indiana Chapter of ASSE is excited to offer you an opportunity to attend the Central Indiana ASSE 2004 Safety & Health Conference.
9/2/2004

OSHA Unveils New Web Pages on Fireworks Safety
The website has been developed in cooperation with the American Pyrotechnics Association.
7/1/2004

OSHA Reviews Construction Hearing Conservation
OSHA Schedules Second Set of Stakeholder Meetings on Hearing Conservation for Construction Workers.
6/15/2004

Henshaw Comments on 2002 Lost Time Rates
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health John Henshaw has released a statement regarding the characteristics of Lost-Worktime Injuries and Illnesses in 2002 released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
3/31/2004

OSHA Promotes Job Safety For Hispanic Employers And Workers
Through their alliance, OSHA and the Metro ASSE will develop training in Spanish targeted to Hispanic workers.
3/17/2004

OSHA Delays Enforcement of Respiratory Protection Rule Provisions
Six month phase-in covers workers with potential exposure to tuberculosis.
1/28/2004

OSHA Offers New Resources on Chemical Reactivity Safety
Book on Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards Offered Free Online
10/22/2003

BLS Reports Reduction in Workplace Deaths
Working got less deadly last year, according to the government's annual tally of workplace deaths, released Wednesday.
9/24/2003

National Hearing Conservation Association Aligns with OSHA
Preventing noise-induced hearing loss is focus of Alliance.
7/1/2003

OSHA Unveils Strategic Management Plan Goals
OSHA's 2003-2008 Strategic Management Plan Goals: 15% Drop in Fatalities, 20% Drop in Injuries and Illnesses by 2008.
5/31/2003

At a Texas Foundry, an Indifference to Life
Here's an important cautionary tale of man's inhumanity to man and how safety can be used as a weapon. This article contains research from an episode of Frontline that originally aired on January 9, 2003.
1/10/2003

Indiana Makes New Safety Offer
Starting this month, small businesses in Indiana will have an opportunity to avoid random safety inspections if they agree to stiffer-than-usual safety standards.
9/6/2002

SMG Recognized by Business & Legal Reports, Inc.
The following article is reprinted from the July 2002 issue of OSHA COMPLIANCE ADIVSOR, the publication of Business & Legal Reports, Inc.
7/11/2002

Compressed Gas Cylinders: Frequently Asked Questions
Compressed Gas Cylinders are commonly used in both construction and manufacturing. Despite their frequent used, there still remains a lot mystery surrounding the safe usage and storage of compressed gas cylinders. Click below to see frequently asked questions pertaining to compressed gas cylinders.
2/17/2002

Drug Testing at a Crossroads: Casual vs. Chronic Users
The proliferation of drug testing is causing corporations to assess why so much money is spent to identify casual users - without knowing definitively if they're presenting a negative impact. Do casual drug users present a safety issue at work'
2/1/2002