Author: Tony

Still striving for 100% COMPLIANCE with SAFETY TRAINING???

The days of wishing your safety training program was %100 compliant are over.  In today’s world, the %100 rule for safety training is more important than ever.  The problem is getting everyone to the safety meeting.  PCS has the ability to accommodate your safety training needs through on-line courses.  Whether your employee completes the online training… Continue reading Still striving for 100% COMPLIANCE with SAFETY TRAINING???

2015 National Stand-Down!

OSHA kicks off 2015 National Stand-Down starting May 4, 2015.  The National Safety Stand-Down is a time when employers and employees voluntarily stop work to talk about falls and fall prevention.  Deputy Secretary Chris Lu. states, “Falls from heights remains the leading cause of death for construction workers.”  Falls make up more than 1/3 of… Continue reading 2015 National Stand-Down!

Electronic CCF’s are now APPROVED for Drug Testing!

Use of Electronic Chain of Custody and Control Forms now approved in DOT-Regulated Drug Testing Programs. In another effort to reduce paperwork burdens, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has now adopted the use of electronic CCF’s.  Click the link below to learn more: Electronic CCF Rule and Regulation.

Reminder to Post your OSHA 300A Injury/Illness summary from Feb. 1 – April 30

Don’t forget to post your OSHA Form 300A logs from Feb. 1 – April 30, 2015.  This should be displayed in a common area for employees to view.  This could be near the time clock or an area where employee notices are posted.  The OSHA 300A log summarizes the total number of job-related injuries and… Continue reading Reminder to Post your OSHA 300A Injury/Illness summary from Feb. 1 – April 30

Following Fugitive Grain Dust Requirements

Grain facilities continue to fight fugitive grain dust requirement of less than ⅛” (.32 cm).  The regulation states all floor areas within 35 feet of an inside bucket elevator and floors of enclosed grinding equipment shall maintain less than ⅛” of grain dust. The employer shall immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they… Continue reading Following Fugitive Grain Dust Requirements

DOT change for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Just a reminder about the DOT’s final rule from December 18, 2014 rescinding the requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in the United States in interstate commerce submit, and motor carriers retain, the driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any vehicle defects or… Continue reading DOT change for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Top 10 OSHA Citations in 2014

Safety and compliance are two important factors in business.  Today, companies face a daunting host of regulations and requirements which are largely complex and span every aspect of the workplace.  Our goal as Environmental Health and Safety consultants is to provide guidance for companies through these critical areas.  If you have been subject to fines… Continue reading Top 10 OSHA Citations in 2014