The attached file contains visuals that summarize what's happening with Coronavirus as of 3/15/2020.COVID19 Stats2020.03.15
The attached file contains visuals that summarize what's happening with Coronavirus as of 3/15/2020.COVID19 Stats2020.03.15
These are historic times. Our pro-active actions / or lack of appropriate actions is likely to determine whether 80,000 or 300,000 people in the US die from COVID-19. Modeling estimates predict we could keep cases down to 100,000 with good controls and actions, or cases could exceed 800,000 if controls are not implemented or effective.
This will affect all companies in some way. For instance, school spring break extensions may cause some employees to miss work to care for children. Companies need to make plans and communicate expectations with employees on the Coronavirus topic. (more…)
If there is any confusion on completing the OSHA 300 and 300A forms for your company, refer to this link:
Establishments in most industries with 20 to 249 employees (at a single site) must submit injury and illness data (from the OSHA 300A annual summary) to OSHA electronically. Follow this link for a list of industries affected by this requirement:
It’s time to complete your OSHA 300A Summary form of work-related injuries and illnesses for 2019. You will need your OSHA 300 log from 2019, the average number of employees during 2019, the business SIC or NAICS code, and the cumulative number of manhours worked by employees during 2019. The form needs to be signed by the owner or highest ranking company official working at the site.
Who needs to do this? If your company had 10 or more employees some time during the past year (and is not part of the government), you need to do this. (more…)
When a worker needs a respirator with a charcoal-type filter (for a gas) a significant amount of time per day to protect from a significant air contaminate hazard, traditional practice is to use a fitted respirator. Many companies are not yet aware that the new Powered Air Purifying Respirators (abbreviated PAPR) are often a better choice...(than a fitted respirator) for the both company and the worker.
A PAPR system is 5 times more effective in purifying the air the worker breathes, the system is more comfortable (with cool air flow), and the OSHA requirement for annual fit testing and facial hair shaving for fitted respirators does not apply for a PAPR system. (more…)
OSHA inspections are on the rise at printing companies, and most audits result in citations for electrical violations. Companies typically are not aware when their facility has numerous electrical compliance violations, which leaves your company (more…)
Establishments in most industries with 20 to 249 employees must submit injury and illness data (from the OSHA 300A annual summary) to OSHA electronically. Follow this link for a list of industries affected by this requirement:
Because of confusion over the rule, more than a third of workplaces required to submit 300A data did not upload their reports in 2017 (with 2016 injury/illness summary data). OSHA has indicated that they will begin cracking down on companies that do not file as required.
If there is any confusion on completing the OSHA 300 and 300A forms for your company, refer to this link:
If your company has 10 or more employees(and is not part of the government) ....It's time to complete your OSHA 300A Summary form of work-related injuries and illnesses for 2018. You will need your OSHA 300 log from 2018, the average number of employees during 2018, the business SIC or NAICS code, and the cumulative number of manhours worked by employees during 2018. The form needs to be signed by the owner or highest ranking company official working at the site.
Check the OSHA 300 log entries prior to adding numbers for the OSHA 300A summary form. This is now more important than in the past. This is because if your company has 20 or more employees, and have any sort of industrial activities you will be required to upload your 300A data through an on-line process to OSHA.
How to check your 300 log entries: (more…)
Commercial Printer Cited For Exposing Employees to
Amputation, Electrical, and Fall Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Nupress of Miami Inc. for exposing employees to amputation, electrical, and fall hazards. The Doral, Florida, commercial printer faces $71,139 in penalties.
OSHA cited the company for a lack of machine guarding on several pieces of equipment; failing to establish a lockout/tagout program when performing equipment maintenance and servicing; exposing workers to fall and electrical shock hazards; not implementing a written hazard communication program; and improper storage of flammable liquids.
“Implementing safety and health programs that identify and correct workplace hazards are required to minimize employees’ risk of serious or fatal injuries,” said OSHA Fort Lauderdale Area Office Director Condell Eastmond.
