written by John Nickerson, JLN Principal As leaders of our companies, we are tasked to make decisions on a variety of subjects, programs and processes. At some point, it will inevitably require decisions on how your organization complies with the myriad of regulations and statutes that make...
The cost of error can be extraordinary: Estimated Costs of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Estimated Impact on a Company’s Profitability: Injury type: Low end amputation Direct costs $66,777 Indirect costs $73,454 Total cost $140,231 Estimated additional sales to cover total costs: $12,748,272. (source: OSHA.gov) The most important precaution in hazardous energy work areas is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Energized...
The fines this Halloween season are SCARY! What You Need To Know: In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties for its agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
