Prepare Now for Roadcheck 2012 (June 5-7)
Roadcheck 2012, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s(CVSA) 72-hour safety blitz, is scheduled for June 5-7, 2012. CVA sponsors Roadcheck with …
Types of OSHA Citations and How Much They Cost
If you’re cited for OSHA violations following an inspection,penalties may vary depending on the type of citation. Note, however, that …
What is the difference between the OSHA 10 hour course and OSHA 30 hour training course?
The OSHA 10/30 Outreach Training Program is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) primary way to train workers in the …
FMCSA’s CSA website highlights each BASIC with new factsheets
FMCSA fact sheets give comprehensive understanding of CSA BASICs The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has just released a new …
Attention Commercial Motor Carriers: Update your VMT and PU data now!
Did You Know…As a motor carrier, your Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) and Power Unit (PU) data from your Motor Carrier …
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal 2010
The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. …
DOT Revises Hazardous Materials Regulations
In the July 20 Federal Register, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued final amendments the Hazardous Materials Regulations to make to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These changes become effective on August 19, 2011, however voluntary compliance before that date is authorized by the rule.
Proper Health and Safety Training Limits Workers Comp Losses
The biggest pitfall with worker’s comp is not knowing where losses are coming from and not being able to pinpoint areas that would benefit from health and safety training programs.
Regulatory Compliance: Lowering All Occurrences Of Risk
?Effective risk management involves creating processes to lower all occurrences of general liability in the workplace, including accidents and injuries. The first step in risk management is to take a systematic and objective look at the work environment and occupational hazards to prevent accidents that result in damage to facilities, products and people.