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Category Archives: Written Safety Programs and Safety Training

OSHA “Willful” and “Repeat” Citations and Criminal Referrals Increase

  OSHA issued more “Willful” and “Repeat Violation” citations in 2008 than in 2007, and it looks as though the upward trend continues. There are more OSHA inspectors in the field today than there have been in years. Here’s what they’re looking for: Companies with injury/illness and days away rates above their industry coverages Industries … Continue reading →

OSHA Aligns its Hazard Communication Standard with Globally Harmonized System

A Brief Review of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Changes  On March 26, 2012, OSHA finalized a rule that brings the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in line with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, commonly understood as the “Right-To-Know” standard, was initially … Continue reading →

Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

Site Specific Health and Safety Plans More and more construction projects require a site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) regardless of the nature of the work performed.  This not only includes highway projects, building demolitions, excavations, and areas where hazardous waste may be present, but also includes both government and private construction projects.  Also, there … Continue reading →

Complex Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

Health and Safety Plans (HASP) The most complex Health and Safety Plans (HASP) usually involve hazardous waste projects or government contracts in high-hazard locations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation are good examples of government entities that require very detailed HASPs. Here at Atlantic Environmental, … Continue reading →

Occupational (Workplace) Safety and Health Services Services 2018/2019

If you need assistance with occupational (workplace) safety and industrial hygiene (IH)  as discussed in this article call us at 973-366-4660 or email us at info@atlenv.com for details and a free estimate.   Written by Robert E. Sheriff, MS, CIH, CSP, President November 7, 2018   Safety and Health Services is our specialty with a focus on the workplace … Continue reading →

OSHA “Willful” and “Repeat” Citations Fines Increase Dramatically

OSHA issues 2018 penalties for citations. As of January 1, 2018, a serious citation fine is $12,934.00.  A willful or repeat citation is $129,366.00.  A failure to abate is now $12,934.00/day. Here’s what they’re looking for: Companies with injury/illness and days away rates above their industry coverages. Industries with high fatality rates. Companies previously fined for willful or serious violations. Industries identified by … Continue reading →