Duda OSHA Violations
OSHA violations can cost your company time and money. Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc has been cited because of OSHA violations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The incident took place on June 3, 2019. Duda is based out of Belle Glade, Florida. The employees of Duda were increasing exposure […]
California Heat Protection Plan
California heat protection plans are important for the safety of staff and employees. With the temperatures rising fast, you want to stay cool, especially if working outdoors. Protection from harmful high heat temperatures is important for workers safety. In the state of California, employers must protect their employees who work outdoors in the heat. […]
OSHA Deadline Approaching
The deadline to complete your 2019 electronic reporting OSHA form is fast approaching. The forms that you should submit include forms 300 and 301. These are logs that have to do with work-related injuries and illnesses. Obtaining records is important through constant inspections and enforcement actions. Additionally, this rule eliminates the requirement of companies with […]
Complete Compliance for Your Business
What are some things you can do to make sure your medical or dental practice is in complete compliance? One of the first steps to help you become completely compliant is to make a plan. Your compliance plan should cover things such as employment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and HIPAA requirements. There […]
Common OSHA Medical Regulations
Some of the most common standard rules for medical and dental offices include the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), Hazard communication rule (29 CFR 1910.1200), and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR 1904). As a result, all of these rules help to make a safe and secure working environment for employees. First, one […]
OSHA Regulations You May Have Forgotten About
Three OSHA Regulations that are Commonly Forgotten About OSHA rules and regulations are important when it comes to being compliant in your medical office with state mandated laws. Being complaint helps with the reduction of fines that will build up due to negligence. There are a few OSHA workplace safety requirements that your company may have forgotten about. […]
OSHA and HIPAA Regulations
OSHA and HIPAA regulations were created for the safety of both patients and the staff. This includes the physical well being and private information of every employee as well as staff members. The compliance rules are set in place to help reduce risk in the workplace. On a regular basis conducted annually, OSHA training […]
Hazard Communication Standard Rule
Hazard communication standard final rule modifications. This rule will help around 43 million employees prevent injuries in the workplace and illnesses for those who work with or produce hazardous chemicals. One of the benefits of this new rule is to increase comprehension of information in the work place for employees. The new modification will help […]
Health and Safety Within Your Business
OSHA is an law that passed to protect American personnel from hazardous working conditions while following safety guidelines for businesses. Creation of policies and procedures help to ensure the safety of employees and take preventative measures. It is important that your business is effectively enforcing health and safety in the work place. Penalties for not […]
New OSHA Silica Rule
OSHA has stated new rules on the use of silica because of the risk connected with exposure. Silica dust is found in many materials commonly used in construction, it is now being labeled as a health hazard. There are connections between exposure with silica and silicosis, kidney disease, respiratory diseases and various auto-immune diseases. To […]