Posts by Jake Thompson
TOP OSHA Citations by Industry
OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a government agency that enforces workplace safety regulations in the United States. One of their primary functions is to conduct inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with these regulations. When violations are found, OSHA can issue citations and penalties. In this blog post, we will explore…
Read MoreStaying off OSHA’s SVL (Severe Violator List)
Staying off of OSHA’s Severe Violator List is important for any business to maintain a safe work environment and avoid costly penalties. The Severe Violator List (SVL) is a program launched by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to focus on employers who have committed severe or repeated violations of workplace safety regulations. Being…
Read MoreConsequences of a High EMR
Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is a term used in the construction industry to measure the safety performance of a company. The EMR is calculated by comparing the company’s actual workers’ compensation claims experience to the expected claims experience for similar companies in the same industry. A high EMR means that a company has higher than…
Read MoreTop 10 Safety Violations in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is an industry that requires strict adherence to safety regulations to ensure the health and well-being of employees, as well as the quality of the products produced. Unfortunately, there are still too many safety violations that occur in the manufacturing industry – causing billions of dollars in irreparable and tragic incidents. Here are the…
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