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Talk is Expensive, Action is Cheap

By Susen Trail 05/17/2022 Safety Culture

Feeling like safety is seen as a barrier instead of a business driver? You’re not alone. Learn how shifting to proactive, value-driven safety can break down resistance, earn respect, and align safety with operations and profit.

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OSHA Submits Proposed Rule for Improving Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

By Mike Harper 04/10/2022 Safety Culture

OSHA is moving forward with expanded electronic injury reporting-bringing increased data requirements, public visibility, and new privacy considerations. Here's what the proposed rule means and why now is the time to prepare your systems and processes.

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Personal Protective Equipment: The Weakest Link in Employee Protection

By Susen Trail 03/27/2022 Safety Culture

Providing PPE isn't enough-without proper training, storage, and oversight, it can create new hazards. Learn how small gaps in process lead to real risks, and how a complete approach to PPE management protects your employees.

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OSHA's Purpose

By Susen Trail 03/14/2022 Safety Culture

OSHA isn't just about inspections and fines-its real impact is education and prevention. With limited enforcement reach, its greatest value lies in guiding businesses to build safer workplaces before incidents occur.

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Safety Observations and National Employee Appreciation Day

By Susen Trail 02/28/2022 Safety Culture

Most safety programs focus on correcting mistakes-but what if recognizing the right behaviors was more powerful? Discover how employee recognition drives engagement, strengthens safety culture, and creates a multiplier effect across your workforce.

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Additional OSHA electronic reporting requirements are coming back.

By Mike Harper 02/19/2022 Safety Culture

OSHA may expand electronic reporting beyond the 300A-adding detailed 300 and 301 submissions. That shift could significantly increase workload and data risks. Here's what’s coming and the smartest way to handle reporting efficiently and securely.

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Update on OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering ETS

By Susen Trail 01/15/2022 Safety Culture

After triggering major compliance costs and legal battles, OSHA's COVID-19 ETS faced a decisive Supreme Court stay. Here's what the ruling means, why it matters, and how it reshapes the line between workplace safety and public health.

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Timeline of OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering ETS

By Susen Trail 01/11/2022 Safety Culture

OSHA's COVID-19 ETS blurred the line between workplace safety and public health, triggering legal battles and uncertainty for employers. Here's a clear, chronological breakdown of what happened-and what it means for your compliance strategy moving forward.

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Thoughts on OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering ETS

By Mike Harper 01/05/2022 Safety Culture

Navigating evolving OSHA requirements, especially in unprecedented situations like COVID-19, requires separating compliance from practical safety. Even when standards are debated or imperfect, organizations are best served by preparing for enforcement while continuing to apply sound, risk-based safety practices that truly protect their workforce.

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OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard

By Susen Trail 12/02/2021 Safety Culture

OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards highlight how quickly regulatory expectations can evolve during a crisis. Staying informed, building flexible processes, and preparing systems to track compliance-like vaccination, testing, and documentation-helps organizations respond confidently instead of scrambling when rules change.

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