OSHA Trade Release Regarding Penalty Increases
On January 13, 2021, OSHA announced increases in civil penalty amounts that become effective January 15, 2021. This increase is required under the Congressional Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. State Occupational Safety and Health Plans, such as IN,...
OSHA Recordkeeping Forms – Requirements and Guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires covered employers to prepare and maintain records of certain occupational injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for administering the recordkeeping...
How to Promote This Year’s National Safety Stand-Down
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for more than 30% of workplace fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to raise awareness of this recurring hazard and help construction employers keep their staff safe, the National Safety...