

Summertime Alert ! Heat Related Illness is Real!
As summer rolls on the heat index numbers will creep into the danger zone for heat stress emergencies. Heat stress is an equal opportunity hazard that affects anyone who is exposed to excess heat and is being physically active in that environment. Heat stress is an occupational hazard, but the exposure extends to any group exposed to high heat conditions. This includes family picnics, youth events and outdoor festivals and celebrations. Some groups are more susceptible to e


Service Line Coverage for Homeowners
The hard sell on home warranties is on TV and in your mailbox. Some of the direct mail items look like bills or seem to be from a utility company. All share the scary stories about how owning a home is now a nightmare because of repairs. The answer is buying a home warranty product. This a truly a time to read before you buy. Do not rely on the advertising, look at the actual product to see what is being offered. Limits Can Be Low These products have specific limits for eac


OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting
A Professional Guide for Employers Clear Compliance Steps for Safety Managers and HR Professionals Introduction OSHA recordkeeping and reporting are essential for tracking workplace injuries and illnesses, improving safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Accurate records help employers identify hazards, implement controls, and demonstrate their commitment to workplace health and safety. Enhanced Reporting Program for High Hazard Industries Establishments with 100 or more


SDS Sheets - Fundamental Standard Requirements
The OSHA standard for Hazard Communication - 1910.1200 entered the business world in 1983 for manufacturing and was expanded to all industries in 1987. The standard was updated in 2012 and again in 2024 to align the OSHA standard with a Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The updates were intended to make the hazard communication process more efficient across the globe and remove what had become a patchwork of data sheets in varying formats. The t

