OSHA to Require Federal Agencies to Adopt Safety Recordkeeping
"These new requirements will improve recordkeeping which will enhance the ability of federal agencies and employees to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses."
11/28/2004

OSHA Revises Recordkeeping Form
The revised OSHA Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses is now available on OSHA's website at recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.pdf.
10/6/2003

OSHA Postpones Hearing Loss Recordkeeping Requirements
A change to OSHA Recordkeeping requirements announced in the 12/13 Friday Mailing has been postponed for one year.
12/19/2002

DOL Issues OSHA Recordkeeping Web Tool Resource
This new resource will help employers understand their responsibilities to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses.
6/1/2011

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

Behind the Numbers: Recordkeeping Can Make Your Workplace Safer
If an employee at your workplace does not have an accident this year, what is the underlying reason? Is it because your workplace has an effectively developed and implemented safety and health management system, or is it simply pure luck? Luck usually runs out.
10/30/2009

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Recordkeeping Form
OSHA has decided not to modify the form which employers use to record workplace injuries and illnesses to include a separate column for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).
7/28/2003

OSHA Revises Directive for Reducing Commercial Driving Hazards
"The guidance provided in this directive will help ensure consistent enforcement and compliance with OSHA's commercial diving operations standards."
8/1/2011

EMR Isn’t the Only Way to Evaluate Contractors
The key to a successful prequalification program -- beyond being sure that you use it consistently -- is identifying the factors that will give you the best view of the contractor.
2/1/2011

When OSHA Visits: What to Expect
With the new federal administration, OSHA has stepped up enforcement of safety regulations, and the agency’s inspectors are spending more time in the field.
1/1/2011

So You Think DOT Regs Don't Apply to Your Company
The officer says he isn’t going to impound the truck – this time – but the ticket carries a $250 fine and is going to dent the driver’s perfect driving record.
8/1/2009

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries 3
Summaries should remain posted from February 1 through April 30 and be displayed in a common area.
1/4/2007

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

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries
Summaries should remain posted from Feb. 1 to April 30, 2006, and be displayed in a common area.
2/1/2006

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

Safety Training Available In June
The Safety Services Group is providing several training events during the month of June.
6/5/2005

Safety Training Available In March
The Safety Services Group is providing several training events during the month of March.
3/2/2005

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries 2
Summaries should remain posted from Feb. 1 to April 30, 2005, and be displayed in a common area.
12/29/2004

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

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

Hoosier Safety Council Conference
The Hoosier Safety Council (HSC) will host their 17th Annual Safety & Health Conference April 29-May 1, 2003, at the Cumberland Place Exhibition Center in West Lafayette, IN.
3/27/2003

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries 1
Summaries should remain posted from Feb. 1 to April 30, 2003, and be displayed in a common area.
2/12/2003

SMG Trained Over 11,000 in '02
Over 11,000 people attended safety training classes provided by SMG trainers and consultants during 2002.
2/7/2003

Pre-qualification Frequently Asked Questions
This article pertains specifically to the Pre-qualification process currently being utilized by an un-named Indianapolis-based company that is referred to as 'Owner' throughout this document. However, it serves a good example of how contractors can successfully traverse the pre-qualification process.
11/6/2002

The 10 most common documents an OSHA inspector might ask to see.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance for fabricators involves maintaining several mandatory written programs and records. The following is a management checklist of the 10 most common written programs and records that an OSHA inspector might ask to see.
4/16/2002