OSHA Articles
The Top OSHA Violations and How to Avoid Them
OSHA creates and enforces workplace safety standards across many industries. Find out which common safety violations OSHA cites the most often and how you can avoid them.
Safety Trainers: How Online Tools Can Actually Help You in the Classroom
As experts in online training, our team has the opportunity to get to know safety trainers who teach numerous classes throughout the year and have on-the-go schedules.
Online Safety Training 101: The Dos, Don'ts and Did-You-Knows
As students head back to school this month for a new year of learning, it's a good time to evaluate safety training and education for employees in the workplace.
How Safety Trainers Can Utilize Online Training
Being a safety trainer is no easy feat. Completing in-depth certification, staying up-to-date on ever-changing OSHA standards and regulations, and keeping students engaged in the course material just scratches the surface of what you do to be an exceptional trainer.
How Safety & Health Misconceptions are Slowing Your Growth
Misconceptions or preconceived notions about workplace safety can significantly impact nearly every aspect of your business.
How to Work Safely in the Sweltering Summer Heat
With summer in full swing, it's that time of year again to talk about the very real and present dangers associated with working in the heat.
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week
Don't miss OSHA's Safe + Sound Week to raise awareness about safety and health programs in the workplace.
OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down
Learn more about OSHA's Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in the Construction industry and save on Fall Protection training.
Miami-Dade County OSHA Training Requirements
Learn more about the Residents First Training and Employment Program and OSHA training requirements.
Respirable Crystalline Silica - OSHA's Final Rule
Learn about the Final Rule on OSHA's silica exposure regulations. Is your organization in compliance with the new OSHA regulation standards?
Who Needs OSHA Training? - Construction Industry
Who needs OSHA training? Learn more about OSHA training requirements for the Construction industry and who needs to get a 10-hour or 30-hour card.
Preventing Workplace Burns
Every year for National Burn Awareness week, the American Burn Association brings attention to burn injuries that result in over 40,000 hospitalizations per year.
2016 OSHA Fine Increases
OSHA fines are set to increase in 2016 for the first time in over 25 years. Learn more about new maximum penalties for OSHA citations.
What OSHA Training Course Do I Need?
10-Hour or 30-Hour? Construction or General Industry? Choose your OSHA course with our handy guide to OSHA training course options.
Employee Labor Laws and How to Find Them
Employees want to know their rights under labor laws. Every day workers perform online searches regarding compensation, breaks, overtime and wages. Where do they look? Most of the answers can be found within the Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA standards and State regulations. It can be confusing.
What is OSHA?
More than 90 million American spend their days on the job. As a nation, they are our most valuable resource. And surprisingly until 1970, no uniform and comprehensive requirements existed for workplace safety and their protection against health hazards.
HAZWOPER Training - Who Needs It?
HAZWOPER is an acronym which stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. HAZWOPER training is covered under OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
You've Finished OSHA Safety Training - Now What?
You've finished your OSHA safety training- now what? Learn how to add to your resume or LinkedIn, continue your safety education and more.
Top 4 OSHA Training Questions Answered
Need to get an OSHA card but not sure of where to start? Whether OSHA training is a requirement for your state, your job, or part of your official safety and health program, chances are you will be able to find the course that's right for you online.
What You Need to Know about OSHA Certification
How can you get OSHA Certified? Contrary to popular belief, OSHA does not certify workers, but does authorize certain training courses. Read on to learn more.
New Hazard Communication Standards
There are changes to OSHA regulations that are being rolled out over the next couple years and will affect an estimated 5 million workplaces and 43 million employees. The first of these regulations goes into effect December 31, 2013. Is your company ready?
OSHA Construction Industry Training Becomes Mandatory
For the past 40 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has helped minimize hazardous work environments and promote worker safety. As a result, the total rate of workplace injuries and illnesses significantly declined.
A Reference Guide to OSHA Cards
The US Department of Labor issues OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards upon successful completion of an authorized OSHA Outreach course. Find out more about DOL cards and who can get one.
Employee Rights Under OSHA
The creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970 provided workers the right to a safe and healthful work environment. A safe and healthful workplace means all hazards are removed. If hazards cannot be removed completely, protection must be provided to the employees.
Preventing Falls - The 3 Basic Rules of Fall Protection
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction despite how preventable these deaths are. In 2010, there were 774 fatalities in the construction industry, and slightly more than one third of them (264) were from falls, many from just six feet.