Compliance Updates
Hearing Protection and Ear Buds and Headphones
In this digital age, many employees are asking about headphones and earbuds in the workplace. Some of you may have even noticed suppliers advertising “OSHA Approved” earbuds, or maybe employees who have claimed their earbuds or AirPods® are noise cancelling and OSHA...
OSHA’s Final Rule to Amend the Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has amended the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The final rule was published on May 20, 2024, and is effective on July 19, 2024. OSHA has implemented a tiered approach for establishments to come into compliance. The first deadline is November 2025. See the Effective Date chart below.
Update to the New OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA made updates to the electronic injury and illness reporting rules that will be in effect starting on January 1, 2024. Here is a quick video to explain what is the same, what industries are impacted and what new information needs to be reported. Watch the Video...
OSHA Releases New LEP for Food Manufacturers
There are many food manufacturers and employees in Ohio. Unfortunately, food manufacturing historically has had greater injury rates when compared to all manufacturing. Some of the most concerning injuries are amputations, cuts, lacerations, punctures, and both heat...
2023 Vision and OSHA Top 10 Violations
2023 Vision and OSHA Top 10 Violations We all want our team members to go home healthy and uninjured at the end of the day. As you establish your 2023 ESH plan and goals, stop and visualize what a safe and healthy work environment would look like. Then build your...
OSHA 300 Review
2022 Reflections and OSHA 300 It’s been a crazy year with so much multi-tasking, pivoting and adjusting. But it's time to take a deep breath and tackle your OSHA 300 Log! Here are some quick tips: Make sure all the injuries are listed and columns A–F are filled out...
New Guidance on Public Health Emergency Approved Respirators
During the pandemic, NIOSH granted temporary Public Health Emergency (PHE) use for certain N95 respirators and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) due to inventory shortages. Because there is no longer an inventory issue with NIOSH-approved respirators, the 14...
Heat Acclimation Plan
A heat acclimation plan must be part of your heat injury and illness program. As your health and safety resource, we're sharing the essential elements to include in your Heat Acclimation Plan. Download it here.
What OSHA’s New Heat Stress NEP Means for You
OSHA recently released a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat Stress. We have three “first steps” you can take to keep your employees safe and work toward compliance. Provide access to water, rest and shade for indoor and outdoor workers when temperatures rise....