President Biden’s Safety-related Executive Order
Among the executive orders signed during his first two days in office, President Joe Biden directed OSHA and MSHA consider emergency temporary standards related to COVID-19, among other steps. The […]
Category Archives: Safety Posts
Virtual Training is on the Rise
Due to concerns with the upticks in COVID-19 cases, more and more companies are relying on virtual training. It allows employees to receive their training while minimizing the risk of […]
Confined Space Fatalities
OSHA continues to report asphyxiation as the leading cause of death in confined spaces, generally resulting from oxygen deficiency or from exposure to toxic atmospheres. One of the most tragic […]
Mock OSHA Inspections-Schedule Your Free Consult Today!
Federal OSHA compliance safety and health inspectors do not help employers by providing courtesy OSHA inspections at work sites to point out hazards and violations; these compliance officers only provide compliance inspections […]
Austin Build Expo-New Dates!
Due to the current trend in COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Austin area, Austin Public Health decided that the original Expo dates (January 26-27) were not safe or prudent. The […]
Maintain Social Distance: COVID ‘Close Contact’ Adds up to Exposure
An investigation into how an employee contracted COVID-19 in the workplace caused the CDC to change its definition of “close contact.” This impacts contact tracing and renews emphasis on workplace […]
Forging Ahead!
Occupational Safety Solutions, LLC is proud to be working with the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee! The combined mission to “promote business success by providing representation and leadership […]
Online vs. Onsite Training: Pros and Cons
If your company’s needs require that your staff take courses online, please review the helpful tips below for the utmost success. Consider the success of taking courses online versus onsite. […]
Fostering New Relationships for More Training Opportunities!
OSS has forged a wonderful new working relationship with Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Joining the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center’s team of existing VILT trainers (Tom Meighen, CPCU, Drew Libonate […]
COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace
OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. The agency will be issuing a series of alerts designed to keep […]