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Do Generic Safety Training Courses Meet OSHA’s Requirements?

This is a question we hear all of the time: Do generic on-line, videos, & CD-ROM safety training courses meet OSHA’s standards? In other words, if your company uses these generic training platforms will it suffice to protect your employees from your specific workplace safety hazards (hint, hint) and protect your company from OSHA fines. Etc.? colleagues discussing financial data in the office OSHA’s guidance on this issue isn’t crystal clear but we did a little research and [...]

By Russell Carr|2021-08-03T10:28:39-05:00April 25th, 2019|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Time To Start Thinking About Heat Hazards

SUMMER IS COMING… And per OSHA laws, employers are required to furnish a workplace free of recognized hazards, which includes hot environments, employers should: Provide workers with water, rest and shade. Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks as they acclimatize, or build a tolerance for working in the heat. Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention. Monitor workers for signs of illness. The human body is a miraculous creation. With natural [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-04-28T10:41:01-05:00April 22nd, 2019|Good To Know, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

It’s Our 4th Annual EHS Compliance Seminar

In conjunction with Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, we’ll be hosting our 4th annual environmental, health & safety seminar on February 26th at the Norris Event Center in Austin. We’ve revamped the agenda this year and will host 2 separate events: The event on the 26th will focus entirely on health and safety OSHA compliance & risks, and we’ll host a separate environmental and hazardous materials compliance event later this year. Here's the agenda: Agenda for Health & Safety Compliance & [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-04-28T10:45:55-05:00February 24th, 2019|Good To Know, Government Regulation, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

How To Start A Workplace Safety Program

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By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T13:03:54-05:00July 18th, 2018|Good To Know, OSHA Health & Safety, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Benefits of A Workplace Health and Safety Program

What Are The Benefits of Investing in Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance? Many small companies struggle to understand the importance and benefits associated with investing in a workplace safety program, especially if they've never experienced any related problems such as high injury rates or a failed OSHA inspection. The problem is made worse by the common challenges small companies face when trying to navigate complicated and ever-changing mess of OSHA health and safety regulations, including lack of expertise, time [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-02-22T17:34:00-05:00June 17th, 2018|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

How EHS Compliance Can Threaten A Small Businesses

Failure To Manage OSHA & Environmental Compliance Could Destroy Your Business Many people will read the title of this video (Non Compliance Could Destroy Your Business) and think “that’s ridiculous, how could non-compliance possibly destroy a business?” If you’re one of these people, and especially if you’re a small business owner, then maybe you should think again….. As I explained in part 1 of this 3 part video series which explores the major compliance risks facing small businesses, most small [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:50:52-05:00June 14th, 2018|Good To Know, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off