January 18, 2019 @ 3:10 PM
Regulations: Where am I? by Jim Poesl
Sounds like a ridiculous premise doesn’t it? But it is critical with OSHA Compliance. Knowing which regulations apply to you not only helps protecting workers and mitigates risk, but also helps avoiding fines. OSHA has several areas of regulations that apply to you.
How to read a regulation
For example: A regulation is cited as 29CFR1910.1450(a)(2)(i) Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories.
29: The Title all Department of Labor Regulations are 29, EPA Regulations Start with 40.
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
Part 1910: This tells you that it is in the General Industry Regulations, as ...
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January 17, 2019 @ 2:56 PM
OSHA Training: Unraveling the Mystery. by Jim Poesl
JCP Technical Service can help you with all of the below training. Schedule your training today with us. Contact us at jim@safetywars.com or 201-984-5625
“What training is required for this job?” It seems like a very straight forward question. But it may not be. OSHA requires that employees are trained on every aspect of their work. Either formally, or informally but both must be documented. Often one of the first five questions during an accident investigation or OSHA audit is “Was the employee trained?” I hope the answer is yes and it is documented.&...
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January 8, 2019 @ 3:46 PM
Roofing is a targeted industry for OSHA, specifically when it comes to falls. Recently a Florida Roofing contractor was hit with almost $200,000 in proposed penalties (https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region4/12132018). Don't let your company be next, JCP Technical Services can do your Fall Protection Training, its cheaper than you think.
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