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OSHA has launched a three-year National Emphasis Program targeting warehouses and distribution centers. Beginning this fiscal year this Program will extend through the middle of 2026. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs focusing OSHA resources on specific hazards and industries engaged in high hazard operations. Under this new Program, OSHA will conduct comprehensive safety inspections…
In Part I of this article, I opened with an experience I had as a contractor when my project superintendent called and said, “A Guy Just Died Out Here!” Part II of the article provides some insight into how you might handle the OSHA site inspection after an injury. We all believe we understand criminal…
Part I – Preparing for a Future Inspection For nearly 15 years, I was a contractor. I attended many safety courses and contributed to dozens of “tool box” talks. While sitting behind my desk in 2007, I received a call from one of my Superintendents. When I answered the phone, he asked if I was…
