Ogletree Deakins’ Post

Do you have a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan? If you don’t, you might want to think about preparing one. Will the proposed rule be challenge. Of course. Will you need the plan? Possibly. Better prepared than unprepared.

Tell the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to enact a strong and comprehensive worker heat protection standard now! Submit your public comment on the proposed rule and help protect 36 million #workers from preventable heat illness. Commonsense measures can save worker lives during heat waves. bit.ly/OSHA-HeatComment #HeatJustice #LaborDay

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its 2023 Employers’ Injury and Illness Data. See what’s included in the results here: https://buff.ly/4dgQbYf #EHS #Safety #OSHA #workplaceinjuries #riskmanagement

The severity of injuries and associated costs are higher among #construction workers aged 45 and older, according to a recent study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (#NIOSH). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGU6nceQ #constructionsafety #workplacesafety #injuries

As the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published its controversial final “walkaround” rule on April 1, 2024 (effective 31 May 2024), #TeamSPB provides a helpful summary of the responses and significant concerns raised ➡️ https://ow.ly/7PwS50R6mpU #EmploymentLaw | #OSHAFinalRule | #WalkaroundRule

Employers who employ five or more people are required under General Administrative Regulation 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), as modified, to keep a copy of the OHSA on hand at all times. An employer is required to provide a copy of the Act to any employee who requests one, including in cases where there are fewer than five employees overall. This specific prescription refers to the entire Occupational Health and Safety Act (including the 22 OHS Regulations), not just a wall chart (a summary). Assurance in Knowing: www.shegroup.co.za | 051 436 9675 #SHEGroup #HealthandSafety #BeingGreat #EnvironmentalIndustries #OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct

Workplace eye injuries are surprisingly common, according to reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. But a simple precaution could prevent most of these disasters. source: https://lnkd.in/gyXtntNj This month let us focus on protecting our eyesight at work. #EyeSafetyAtWork #eyetest #freeeyetest #visioncare #eyecare #visionforall #eyesight #goodvision #goodlife

Use your voice to make a difference 🗣️ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is taking comments to improve their proposed federal rule on #HeatProtection standards for #workers nationwide. Let them know workers need commonsense protections from their employers to stay safe here 👉 bit.ly/OSHA-HeatComment #OSHA #ActOnClimate #HeatJustice #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeHeat

Slips, trips, and falls continue to be a leading cause of workplace injuries in many industries. Check out this course on LinkedIn Learning called Occupational Safety and Health: Slips Trips and Falls to learn how to keep yourself safe in the workplace. #alwaysbelearning https://lnkd.in/gfjWxKuv

Navigating the Occupational Health & Safety Act and your unique requirements can be a daunting task. We are here to assist and support your ongoing compliance, fostering a culture of safety at every step. https://lnkd.in/gVwpXpv #ohsa #workplacesafety #employeesafety