7 Steps for Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout and tagout procedures (LOTO) are implemented to protect employees during the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment where unexpected energization, startup or release
PCA/FCA Industry Standards Updated
Click here to access the updated standards The PCA/FCA Industry Standards have been updated and are ready for industry use. For decades, these standards (formerly
Cold Stress Resources
As frigid temperatures affect areas across North America, many craftspeople will be working in cold temperatures that could potentially be dangerous if they are not
Preparing for the Unexpected – Emergency Action Plans
Savvy businesses have budget plans and staffing projections because they can be forecast with a reasonable amount of certainty. But how does a business plan
Updated Davis-Bacon Rule in Effect – Contractor Takeaways
On Aug. 23, 2023, the Department of Labor published the Final Rule updating and modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations. The prevailing wage regulations
OSHA Heat Stress Emphasis Program Focuses on Employer Education
In April 2022, OSHA issued a new national emphasis program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards that expanded on the agency’s ongoing heat-related illness
Drug Testing and Marijuana Laws
To date, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have fully legalized recreational marijuana, and another 19 states have legalized medical marijuana or CBD oil use for
Air Quality in a Confined Space
Working in a confined space brings a set of challenges and hazards far different than any other type of work. OSHA defines a confined space
IRS Announces Slowing Payment of Employee Retention Tax Credit
Click here to read the IRS’ press release about slowing payment of ERC refunds The IRS announced this week that it is increasing scrutiny on
Treasury Department Issues Report on Unions’ Economic Impact
Click here to access the Treasury Department’s report on Unions’ Economic Impact The U.S. Treasury Department released a report discussing the impact labor unions have