Another way deficient safety programs can cost companies big bucks
A lawyer took a supermarket chain to task for not having a sufficient safety program, and it cost the employer big bucks. But this isn’t about an OSHA fine or a workers’ comp trial.
Safety Committees
Are safety programs measuring the wrong things?
A new report suggests that at best, companies are only getting half the job done when it comes to measuring their employees’ safety.
Different facilities, same rule broken: Repeat OSHA violation?
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has issued an important decision that will help determine what is and what isn’t a repeat OSHA violation.
Employees and hazards: If they can’t report risks to you, they’ll tell somebody else
When a company says its safety goal is zero injuries, do employees understand that’s different than zero risk reports?
First responders to Newtown massacre may not qualify for workers’ comp
Imagine for a moment being one of the half dozen local police officers who were the first responders to the shooting massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Now consider that those officers, under current law, may not qualify for workers’ comp for counseling.
Front liners key to maintain safety culture
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New safety committee member’s enthusiasm hurting work performance
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OSHA loses repeat violation argument; court says 2 locations were separate
A company didn’t deny that it had violated OSHA regulations. Rather it said OSHA’s repeat violation classification was wrong. Now the agency has lost its argument before a federal appeals court.
OSHA stats: Vast majority of retaliation claims are baseless
OSHA’s own statistics have an alarming message for businesses: While more allegations of whistleblower retaliation are coming in each year, the number of legitimate instances are actually very low.
Safety committee change helped reduce incidents
Companies use a lot of different methods to staff their safety committees. One company believes its method of choosing committee members has helped it reduce incidents and injuries — and that has a positive impact on its insurance costs.
Safety incentives that don’t discourage injury reporting
Now that OSHA is keeping an eye out for incentive programs that discourage workers from reporting injuries, what can you do to encourage safe practices?
Safety meetings don’t have to be boring
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Slipped and fell on icy parking lot: Will he get workers’ comp?
Knee surgery and time away from work were the results of an employee’s fall on an icy parking lot while leaving work. Does he qualify for workers’ comp benefits?
Son of crew chief electrocuted; employer appeals $84K OSHA fine
OSHA says when a roofer moved a ladder, it came in contact with a power line and electrocuted him. The employer presented three arguments why $84,000 in OSHA fines should be thrown out.
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