Posts by: Jesse Allred

Raising Awareness with OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2021

When was the last time you reviewed your company’s safety and health program? Next month, OSHA is hosting their fifth annual nationwide event, OSHA Safe + Sound Week. This year’s event, which will take place from August 9-15, gives workplaces the opportunity to highlight and improve elements of their safety programs while engaging with employees. Why are safety programs important? Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign…

Jesse Allred | July 28, 2021 | Industry News | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety

Using Drones to Improve Workplace Safety

A new final rule made by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) finally went into effect earlier this year allowing operators to fly small drones over people under certain conditions. The flexibility this rule grants and advancements in technology make unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) a valuable asset for companies in construction and manufacturing to improve safety. Safety Applications for Drones Drone technology has made some great advancements in…

Jesse Allred | July 22, 2021 | Safety Solutions | Safety, Workplace Safety

Celebrating National Safety Month 2021

This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month! Since launching the NSM campaign in 1996, the National Safety Council sponsors an annual observance to promote safe behaviors in the workplace. Use this month to motivate your employees and focus on improving safety culture—now is more than important ever. According to the most recent work-related fatality statistics, preventable deaths have been steadily increasing since 2010 and…

Jesse Allred | June 17, 2021 | Industry News | Safety, Workplace Safety

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard + New Guidance Regarding COVID-19

Even as major cities reach the milestone of 70% vaccinated, OSHA reaffirms the importance of protecting workers from COVID-19. On June 10th, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers as well as new guidance for employers to keep unvaccinated workers and otherwise at-risk workers healthy. Temporary Standard for Healthcare Environments “Too many of our frontline health care workers continue to be at high…

Jesse Allred | June 14, 2021 | Industry News

Addressing Heat Stress this Summer

With summer quickly approaching, employers need to be aware of the risk of heat stress and how to prevent it. Excessively warm work conditions in industrial facilities and outside construction sites not only pose dangers to employees but can also keep your facility from being OSHA-compliant. While construction workers account for more than one-third of work-related heat deaths, other industries exposed to hot environments include public administration,…

Jesse Allred | June 7, 2021 | Safety Solutions

Celebrating National Forklift Safety Day 2021

June 8 marks the eighth annual National Forklift Safety Day! Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, this yearly event serves as a great opportunity for those in the industry to review forklift safety in their own facility. Speakers this year includes James Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor (OSHA), Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director and Publisher at the Reverse Logistics Association, and other industry leaders. National Forklift Safety…

Jesse Allred | June 2, 2021 | Industry News

National Electrical Safety Month 2021: Connected to Safety

What keeps businesses powered and facilities running can also pose some of the most dangerous hazards to workers. The Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched its annual National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) in an effort to reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Each May, ESFI spearheads the campaign and this year’s theme is “Connected to Safety,” focusing on staying safe while working with emerging technology.…

Jesse Allred | May 5, 2021 | Industry News

Observing National Public Health Week 2021

During the worst public health crisis in our generation, it is especially important to take the time to recognize contributions to public health and look to the future for improvements. This Monday kicks off National Public Health Week! From April 5 to April 11, employees, employers, and individuals alike can join their community to become part of a growing movement to create a healthier country. COVID-19 has…

Jesse Allred | April 5, 2021 | Industry News | COVID-19, Healthcare, Safety

Safely Returning to In-Person Learning

The percentages of schools reopening across the country continue to rise as infection rates decline and vaccines are distributed. According to a school opening tracker from Burbio, approximately two-thirds of schools are currently operating at either a hybrid online/in-person learning schedule or entirely in-person classes. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated guidance for schools gearing up to resume in-person learning. Schools will…

Jesse Allred | February 24, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety

OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19

On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released stronger guidance to help employers better implement a protection program to mitigate and prevent viral spread in the workplace. This guidance is aimed to assist workplaces outside of the healthcare industry to assess their facility in order to determine what necessary control measures should be implemented. “More than 400,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and millions…

Jesse Allred | February 1, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

COVID-19 Updates from OSHA

COVID-19 cases in the United States are continuing to rise at a staggering rate. To combat this, OSHA has been helping employers safeguard their employees during the pandemic to protect them from COVID-19. State OSHA Agencies Issue New COVID-19 Rules There there are nearly a dozen states with their own OSHA-Approved State Plans that allow the state agencies to issue their own regulations in their jurisdiction. While…

Jesse Allred | December 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Social Distancing

October in Safety: Protecting the Eyes + Ears

October is both Eye Injury Prevention Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month! This is a great time to evaluate your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, replace ill-fitting or damaged equipment, and make sure employees’ hearing + vision is adequately protected. Eye Injury Prevention Month Did you know more than a million people per year are affected by an eye injury that probably could have been avoided?…

Jesse Allred | October 12, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

Establishing + Enforcing Long-Term COVID-19 Procedures

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, administrative controls—changing behaviors of people—are key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in communities. From keeping our distance to covering our faces, it’s important to keep everyone on the same page about safe and healthy practices. Policies + Procedures With regulations and recommendations changing quickly, now is a good time to re-evaluate what tools you…

Jesse Allred | September 30, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

OSHA’s 2020 Safe + Sound Week

Monday, August 10th, kicks off OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week! Each year the agency holds a nationwide event to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety program and continue to offer resources on how to keep workers safe. Why are health and safety programs important? Health and safety programs are one of the most beneficial safety solutions businesses can have. Instead of addressing hazards after…

Jesse Allred | August 6, 2020 | Industry News

Passing an OSHA Inspection During COVID-19

Even with so much uncertainty about COVID-19, your workplace needs to be ready if OSHA comes knocking. You may never know when a compliance officer will show up and preparing for an OSHA inspection now will save you the headache (and possibly fines) later. In May, OSHA announced the Department of Labor adopted revised enforcement policies for the novel coronavirus, specifically regarding increased inspections and recordkeeping. The…

Jesse Allred | August 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series