Bringing Behavior-based Safety to Construction
Despite its success in the manufacturing sector, the concept of behavior-based safety has been slow to migrate to the world of construction.
11/18/2011

OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance on PPE for General Industry
A directive for determining whether employers have complied with OSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) standards has been released.
3/1/2011

The Seven Essentials of Safety
Whether your business is in manufacturing, construction, or any other industry, modeling your own safety efforts upon successful safety programs used by top companies will help you do a better job of meeting your objectives.
1/1/2010

Partnership Renewed between Safety Management Group and the Indiana Manufacturers Assocoaition
Indiana Manufacturers Association members will benefit from safety training delivered by Safety Management Group.
12/21/2009

OSHA 2009 Site-Specific Targeting Program Underway
Nursing homes, manufacturing establishments among nearly 4,000 worksites on inspection list under OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting 2009 program.
9/4/2009

Indiana Manufacturers Association Partners with Safety Management Group
Indiana Manufacturers Association members will benefit from safety training delivered by Safety Management Group.
1/1/2009

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

Ten Often-ignored Office Hazards
In this article, we’ll review the greatest hazards and practical strategies for keeping injuries and illnesses to a minimum.
1/1/2013

OSHA Releases Online Tool to Help Protect Workers Exposed to Cadmium
OSHA's Cadmium Biological Monitoring Advisor analyzes biological monitoring results provided by the user.
1/1/2013

ASSE Announces Support for New Efforts to Prevent Construction Worker Falls
The national campaign to raise awareness about how to prevent falls in construction is also supported by state governments, private industries, trade associations, academia and professional and labor organizations.
8/31/2012

Common Safety Myths--Do You Believe?
In this article, we’ll touch on a dozen of the most common myths, so you can put your own beliefs to the test.
5/18/2012

Hot Work: Controlling Spark Producing Activities
The hazards associated with hot work can be serious in nature when not properly managed or abated.
5/18/2012

Husqvarna Recalls Grass and Hedge Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the rubber spacer holding the fuel lines in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
5/1/2012

Demystifying the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
We’ve all seen ground-fault circuit interrupters or GFCIs at home near sinks in the bathroom and kitchen; but what exactly does a GFCI do, how does it work and where are they required?
4/1/2012

Gas Cylinders Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
3/16/2012

OSHA Offers Short Videos on Respirator Usage
Occupational Safety and Health Administration has posted a series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job.
2/1/2012

OSHA Offers New Online Outreach Training Program Provider
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced its selection of 10 OSHA authorized training providers to deliver 25 online courses as part of its Outreach Training Program.
1/20/2012

US Injury Rate Drops Slightly in 2010
Private sector injury rate drops in sharp contract to the public sector.
11/5/2011

Solid Foundations for Scaffold Safety
By respecting that complexity and ensuring that all employees involved with their erection and use are properly supervised, supervisors will be able to reduce the number of injuries and equipment damage caused by scaffold-related incidents.
11/1/2011

Radiation Safety in the Workplace
While all forms of ionizing radiation can have significant health effects, the potential impact depends upon the type of radiation and the amount to which a person is exposed.
8/1/2011

ICR’s Industry Wide Educational Event of the Year Set for September
The "Premier Owners Sharing Leading-Edge Ideas and Lessons Learned" symposium will occur in Indianapolis on September 29.
6/24/2011

What exactly are Permissible Exposure Levels?
What exactly is an exposure, and what makes it permissible? And how can a worker or a safety professional determine levels?
2/1/2011

The American Society of Safety Engineers Reflect on 100 Years of Protecting People, Property and the Environment
The modern occupational safety and health movement began in 1911 after the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, NY, March 25, 1911.
1/28/2011

Safety Managment Group Named Among Top Five Consulting Firms in US
Business Insurance magazine ranks Safety Management Group among top five largest independent safety consulting firms in U.S.
12/1/2010

OSHA Sets Example with Recordkeeping Fine
OSHA's 1.2 million dollar fine for a Texas-based manufacturer is intended to send a message to employers everywhere.
10/1/2010

Safety Management Group Associates Recognized for Creating Top Workplace
Safety Management Group recognized among the top Indiana firms in the first “Top Workplaces” program sponsored by the Indianapolis Star.
5/1/2010

Five Steps to Safer Scaffolding
Here are useful countermeasures and steps to help you address the ever-present dangers associated with scaffolding.
4/1/2010

Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.
4/1/2010

Safety Management Group Selected to Provide Services for Evonik Industries
Evonik Industries has started production at the former Eli Lilly and Co. plant near Lafayette, IN. The German-based company purchased the facility last year that includes the preservation of more than 650 jobs.
1/6/2010

Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman’s loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.
11/18/2009

Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
11/12/2009

Safety Management Group Semi-finalist in Business of the Year Competition
Safety Management Group was named a semi-finalist in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year competition.
11/10/2009

DeVilbiss Continues Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
This is s reissue of an earlier voluntary recall stemming from injuries sustained by users.
11/2/2009

Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations for 2009
Top Violations Are Up Almost 30 Percent Since Last Year
10/27/2009

Safety Management Group Named to Fastest Growing Company Listing
The nationally recognized safety consulting firm makes the Inc. 5000 list for the third straight year.
9/1/2009

Liability Insurance and the Safety Professional
Their role of minimizing the risk of injury to individuals in the workplace can actually increase their own risk of liability.
7/31/2009

Safety Ethics Through One Professional’s Eyes
For safety professionals, ethical practices are far more than some theory discussed in a classroom.
5/1/2009

Seven Ways to Assess a Safety Pro’s Qualifications
How can an employer be certain that its employees are receiving legitimate, high-quality, relevant training to meet OSHA’s 10-hour and 30-hour requirements?
5/1/2009

Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard Concern
The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and “D” shaped aluminum rungs.
4/1/2009

Safety Management Group Named Among Best Employers in Indiana for 2009
Safety Management Group has been recognized by the program for the fourth straight year.
3/1/2009

Safety Management Group Announces Strategic Alliance with U.S. Safety Depot
Safety Management Group and U.S. Safety Depot have begun a partnership to compliment each other's services while offering pricing incentives for existing customers.
2/1/2009

Seven Strategies That Set the Tone for Safety
These strategies can easily be applied to orientations at any construction or industrial site.
12/1/2008

Safety Management Group Named to Inc. 5000 National Listing
Safety Management Group makes the prestigious listing for a second year in a row.
9/1/2008