Company Safety Program: What Should be Included?
Company safety programs are required by OSHA, industry-specific standards, and client requirements. In addition, company safety programs help prevent injuries and illnesses, thereby keeping your employees safe. Thinking of all the reasons a company needs safety programs along with compliance requirements can become overwhelming. Where do you even start? Below, I explain the basics of […]
Topics in Your Company Safety Manual: How to Choose Them
The majority of companies in the United States are required to have a collection of safety-related policies and procedures. These policies and procedures combine into one company safety manual. There are hundreds of topics to choose from. So how do you choose the topics in your company safety manual? I will give a few considerations […]
Client Grade in ComplyWorks®: How to Keep It Positive
If your company is required by your clients to use ComplyWorks®, you know how important it is to keep a good client grade in ComplyWorks®. A negative grade can cause your company to lose business. A positive grade can make you stand out among your competition. In this blog, I provide details on how to […]
Client Grade in Avetta®: How to Keep It Positive
If your clients require your company to use Avetta®, you understand the importance of maintaining a good client grade in Avetta®. A negative grade can cause your company to lose business. A positive grade stands out among your competition. In this blog, I provide details on how to keep your grade positive. The main topics […]
Client Grade in Veriforce®: How to Keep It Positive
If your company is required by your clients to use Veriforce®, you know how important it is to keep a good client grade in Veriforce®. A negative grade can cause your company to lose business. A positive grade can make you stand out among your competition. In this blog, I provide details on how to […]
Upload Programs in Veriforce® in 5 Easy Steps
If your company has ever used Veriforce®, you are aware of the impact written programs have on your client grades. Do you know how to easily upload programs in Veriforce® to meet requirements? In this blog, I will present step-by-step instructions on uploading programs. Step 1: Divide your Safety Manual into Chapters First, take each […]
Client Grade in ISNetworld®: How to Keep It Positive?
If your clients require your company to use ISNetworld®, you know how important it is to keep a good client grade in ISNetworld®. A negative grade can cause your company to lose business. A positive grade can make you stand out among your competition. In this blog, I provide details on how to keep your […]
Time Off for Vaccination: Do Employers Have to Pay?
The new OSHA mandate for mandatory vaccination for companies with 100+ employees can be difficult to follow. Companies must navigate the rules to ensure their compliance. One of the many questions received is whether or not those employers are required to pay for time off for vaccination. Yes, those employers are required by the new […]
Reducing OSHA Violations with the Aid of a Safety Manual
OSHA violations can be detrimental to a business. They range from Willful to Serious to Repeated and so on. The cost of these violations can be monetary or even life threatening. Depending on the severity of the violation, employers can also be imprisoned. Monetary fines can range from $5,000 to $500,000. Adopting a safety manual […]
Safety Manual: 5 Reasons Why
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 5,333 workers in the United States died on the job in 2019. On average, this is more than 100 workers per week or about 15 deaths each day. Can further deaths be prevented by implementing a Company safety manual? Absolutely! Implementing a safety manual including worker […]