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Top Safety News for Dave, January 2018
New App Calculates Employer Cost of Vehicle Crashes
3 Keys to Maintaining OSHA Compliance
How to Protect Workers from Seasonal Flu
What's New at ComplianceSigns: Restricted Area and Private Property Signs
Post OSHA 300A Summary by February 1
February 1 (next week!) is the deadline for posting a copy of OSHA's Form
300A, which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during
2017. The summary must be displayed from Feb. 1 to April 30 in a
common area where employee notices are usually posted. Businesses
with 10 or fewer employees and some others are exempt.
Read more here.
New App Helps Employers Understand Cost of
Collisions
In 2013, U.S. traffic crashes cost employers $47.4 billion in direct
expenses. To help employers reduce those costs and improve vehicle
safety, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has released a
free Cost of Collisions Calculator. The calculator includes components that
address on- and off-the-job crashes, plus return on investment guidance.
Read more here.
What's New at ComplianceSigns.com
Restricted Area and Private Property Signs and Labels. This month
we've added more than 1,000 new signs on property and restriction topics
including hunting, dumping, trails, trespassing, building sites, private
roads - and even drones! All these signs are proudly made in the USA
and available in 6 sizes and 4 materials: aluminum, plastic, vinyl label or
magnetic backing.
See our most recent sign additions here.
3 Ways to Stay OSHA Compliant
You want to keep your work team as safe as possible while on the job, but
may be uncertain how to stay OSHA compliant at all times. It requires a
combination of vigilance, pro-activity and cooperation. Three key activities
can help ensure your workplace stays OSHA compliant: Research,
Inspection and Refinement.
Read more here.
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How to Protect Workers from 2017-18 Seasonal Flu
The 2017-18 flu season is in full swing - and causing major problems from
coast to coast. Fortunately, some basic precautions can help people avoid
the flu and stop it's spread in the workplace. Here's important information
from OSHA and the CDC on how to protect workers who have contact
with coworkers and the general public.
Read more here.
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January Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
Court Rejects Appeals to Silica Rule
In 2016, OSHA published a final rule regulating workplace exposure to silica, Occupational Exposure to Respirable
Crystalline Silica (29 CFR 1910, 1915 and 1926). Industry groups petitioned for review of the rule, but the U.S.
Court of Appeals recently rejected all five of their challenges, leaving the rule in effect. Read more.
CDC Study Finds High Asthma Deaths in Construction, Healthcare
A new CDC study of asthma mortality shows that up to 700 asthma deaths in 2015 might have resulted from
occupational exposures - and could have been prevented. The study found significantly elevated asthma mortality
ratios for men in the food, beverage and tobacco products manufacturing industry, and for females in the social
assistance industry and community and social services occupations. By industry, the highest number of asthma
deaths occurred among men in the construction industry and among women in the healthcare industry. Read more.
OSHA Penalties Increase for 2018
On Jan. 2, civil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards increased by two percent
from last year. New penalties for willful and repeat violations are $129,336 per violation; serious, other-than-serious,
and posting requirements are $12,934 per violation; and failure to correct violations is $12,934 for each day the
condition continues. The Department of Labor is required to adjust penalties for inflation each year. Learn more.
OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign Offers Free Webinars and Safety Resources
Safety and health programs should include management leadership, worker participation and a proactive approach
to finding and fixing hazards. OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign supports employers' efforts by offering free
webinars, resources and local events to support safety and health program development. To get started with your
own safety program, visit the Safe + Sound Campaign page.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
January 31 - EHS Resolutions: Kick-Starting Your Programs for 2018 and Beyond
February 8 - National Safety Council Study: Making the Case for Contractor Management
February 21 - Employers Must Put Safety First in a Drug-Friendly Culture
On Demand - Practical Tips for Implementing New OSHA Fall Protection Regulations
Learn more or sign up.
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Temporary Heat on Construction Jobsites
As outdoor temperatures drop, reports of construction site fires increases.
But space heater fires aren't the only concern. Carbon monoxide is an
invisible killer that must be monitored as well. Check these safety tips for
worksite heaters and review them with your crews at your next safety
meeting to help avoid disaster.
Read more here.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
These were the most popular items in last month's Connection:
2018 Labor Law Posters at ComplianceSigns.com
Workplace Fatalities Highest Since 2008
Top 10 Workplace Safety Stories of 2017
How to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
3 Cost-effective Ways to Help Keep Employees Safe
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