In last weeks publication of Professional Safety, Vladimir Ivensky explored the differences between OSHA and RIDDOR policies. One major difference is the attention to reporting high-potential dangerous occurrences in RIDDOR policies. In contrast, […]
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Independent Contractor or Employee?
The use of independent contractors versus hired employees is becoming more popular for employers, allowing them to cut down on costs. However, many employers fail to successfully differentiate employees and […]
Roofer Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury After 20ft Fall
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries – Last year, a 46-year-old man, with 20 years of roofing experience, fell 20 feet during a routine job, resulting in multiple fractures, a collapsed […]
Preventing Deaths and Injuries from Backing-Up
Safety and Health – You do it everyday: Backing out of your driveway, backing out of a parking spot, and trying to parallel park. You would think backing up a vehicle or […]
Going Beyond Compliance
Vince Gallagher, Professional Safety – Writing in Professional Safety magazine, Vince Gallagher uses ironworkers and fall protection as examples to illustrate the importance of going beyond OSHA compliance to ensure adequate safety […]
OSHA’s New HAZCOM/ GHS Directive
OSHA – Effective July 9th, OSHA has established new policies and procedures regarding the enforcement of the Hazard Communication Standard. You can read the new directive here. Providing a detailed […]
Tianjin, China
Tianjin, China – Yesterday, from a warehouse owned by Tianjin Dongjiang Port Rui Hai International Logistics Co., two massive explosions shocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin. The site is […]
Open CESCL Training Course
The Integrated Group is hosting a two day open Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training course on September 16th and 17th. Open to anyone in need of certification or […]
Updated OSHA Resources for Demolition Workers
Safety+Health Magazine – Prompted by the recent fatalities in New Jersey and Chicago where workers were killed by falling concrete, OSHA has made strides in updating their resources for the […]
PPE: Looking at the Trends
Safety+Health Magazine – PPE is the first step to ensuring worker safety. But with uncomfortable and sometimes outdated gear, simply putting the PPE on can be a challenge. Safety+Health interviewed the manufacturers to […]
