Tag Archives: OSHA

  Starting next month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require construction employers to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that properly fits each worker’s unique body type. This change, announced December 11th, is significant given the diversity of the workforce in hazardous fields, including a growing number of women, who may have facedContinue Reading

  When winter arrives, freezes may catch businesses off guard. Preparing for low temperatures helps you and your staff stay safe, prevent expensive damages, and helps keep your operations running as smooth as possible. Below are a few tips to help ensure your business and employees are ready when the temperatures drop. Inspect and InsulateContinue Reading

  A Practical Guide for Employers For employers, navigating wage and hour issues can be complex, especially when unexpected circumstances arise. It’s important for employers to understand their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state laws. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you manage these situations effectively. Paying Employees Who Aren’tContinue Reading

  Hurricanes can hold sustained wind speeds of 74 miles per hour up to over 155 miles per hour causing significant damage and disruptions to businesses. Regions along the Atlantic Coast, near the Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Southwestern United States are at risk for hurricanes. Hurricane Season Is Upon Us Hurricanes typicallyContinue Reading

  How to keep your team safe while remaining compliant. As confirmed by scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS), the summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880. That being said, employers like yourself should be prepared for the heavy heat that is upon us. OSHA Requirements TheContinue Reading