OSHA Compliance Guides for Safer Workplaces
OSHA Compliance Guides for Safer Workplaces
Correctly distinguishing first aid from recordable incidents is essential for OSHA compliance and accurate injury data. This article explains OSHA recordkeeping basics under 29 CFR 1904, provides key examples of first aid versus medical treatment beyond first aid, details reporting…
Accurate OSHA recordkeeping protects workers and keeps employers compliant. This guide explains the differences between OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301, who must keep them, timing and retention rules, privacy considerations, and practical steps to implement reliable recordkeeping systems across…
OSHA’s most-cited violations continue to reveal where employers commonly fall short. This article reviews the top 10 OSHA violations from the most recently finalized data (Fiscal Year 2023), explains enforcement trends for 2024, and supplies practical checklists, templates, and industry-focused…
Accurate OSHA 300 log completion is essential for legal compliance and workplace safety improvement. This article walks you through who must keep OSHA records, how to decide recordability, how to complete each field correctly, corrections, privacy and retention rules, and…
GHS labeling is central to OSHA Hazard Communication compliance and worker safety. This article explains required GHS label elements with a focus on pictograms and signal words, how to apply them correctly, common pitfalls, and practical steps employers can use…
Maintaining proper electrical panel clearance is a simple but critical step to reduce shock, arc flash, and fire hazards. This article explains the 3-foot rule used by OSHA and the NEC, how to measure and maintain required working space, compliance…
This guide organizes 52 toolbox talk topics for weekly safety meetings to help U.S. workplaces meet OSHA expectations across manufacturing, construction, warehouses, and offices. It explains how to plan a year of short talks, tie topics to OSHA standards and…
Accident response begins with the right supplies. This guide explains how ANSI Z308.1 and OSHA requirements intersect, and provides a practical checklist to assemble, inspect, and maintain workplace first aid kits across manufacturing, construction, warehouse, and office environments. Follow these…
This guide explains OSHA ladder safety rules and practical compliance steps for extension ladders, stepladders, and fixed ladders in U.S. workplaces. Combining regulatory overview with inspection checklists, training requirements, and ready-to-use templates, it helps safety managers and supervisors reduce fall…
Office ergonomics reduces musculoskeletal disorders, improves productivity, and supports OSHA compliance. This article provides a practical, OSHA-aligned office ergonomics checklist and step-by-step guidance for creating pain-free workstations in corporate offices and remote settings. You’ll learn risk assessment methods, precise setup…
Workplace fire safety starts with the right extinguisher in the right place. This article breaks down Class A, B, C, D, and K extinguishers, explains OSHA and NFPA requirements for selection and placement, and provides practical checklists and templates to…
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the cornerstone of controlling hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance. This guide breaks down the 7 essential steps to achieve OSHA-compliant LOTO programs across manufacturing, construction, warehouses, and offices using practical procedures, checklists, training templates, and enforcement-aware…