Compliance Pays Off

We all care about being compliant. To be fair, there's not much of a choice. If you're not compliant, you risk significant OSHA penalties, regulatory shutdowns, tarnished company reputation, high incident rates, insurance premiums and more.?

So this week, we're focusing on ensuring compliance and what actual benefits we can see from this!

The Agenda:?

• The 5 Safety Forms You Need for OSHA Compliance?
• 10 Key Safety Legislations in Manufacturing?
• A Proactive Defence Against OSHA Penalties and Shutdowns
• Free Actionable Resource: Impact of Safety on Operations Infographic
• How a Safety Management System Can Save You Big on Insurance Premiums

The 5 Safety Forms You Need for OSHA Compliance:?

To be OSHA compliant, there are several essential safety forms that you should be familiar with. Here are the top five!

1. The?OSHA 300?form, also known as the "Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses," is used to record any incidents that occur in the workplace that result in an injury or illness. This form is required for businesses with more than ten employees and must be kept on file for at least five years.
2. The?OSHA 301?form, also known as the "Injury and Illness Incident Report," is used to document the details of a specific injury or illness that occurred in the workplace. This form should be completed immediately after the incident and must be on file for at least five years.
3. The?OSHA 300A?form, also known as the "Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses," summarizes the incidents recorded on the OSHA 300 form. It must be posted in a prominent location within the workplace from February 1st?to April 30th?of each year.
4. The?OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?form informs employees about the hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace. This form must be updated annually and include information about each chemical's hazards and the appropriate protective measures.
5. The?OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?form informs employees about the risks of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. This form should include information about the proper handling and disposal of sharps, as well as the availability of vaccinations and post-exposure follow-up.

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Read our full article on these forms and how Safety Management Software simplifies compliance.

10 Key Safety Legislations in Manufacturing - and How to Meet Them

1. General Duty Clause

This clause broadly states that employers are required to keep their workplaces free of serious recognized hazards and must comply with rules, regulations, and orders issued under the act.?

Using Hazard Identification Software ensures you meet this clause. With this software, you identify potential hazards, and serious recognized hazards, conduct risk assessments and implement and maintain safety measures.?

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2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This standard requires employers to provide workers with appropriate PPE when there are certain workplace hazards.

With Safety Observations Software you are reminded to observe if workers are correctly wearing PPE, can give appropriate feedback and reinforcement, as well as understand gaps in training or misunderstandings about when and why PPE is needed.?

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3. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Standards,?Machine Guarding, Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

Audits and Inspections - the powerhouse module that covers the above legislations and more!?

By using audit and inspection software, you guarantee that the entire workplace and all equipment used meet regulatory standards.?

• Plan and delegate uniform audits and inspections
• Perform on-site evaluations using any device
• Assign corrective actions and track the progress
• Adaptable templates that mirror your current procedures
• Uncover valuable insights that propel enhancements in safety

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Read our full article to see the other 10 Legislations and how to meet them.

A Proactive Defence Against OSHA Penalties and Shutdowns

Check out our comprehensive whitepaper?

OSHA penalties and regulatory shutdowns can disrupt your operations and put your business at significant risk. What many directors don't realize is that these penalties can directly impact your personal legal standing!

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Discover in our whitepaper:

1. The Framework of OSHA Penalties
2. Critical Analysis of 3 Case Studies?Including those where directors are prosecuted?
3. The Cost of Non-Compliance vs The Investment in Safety?
4. Action Plan on How to Reduce Your Liability

Download your copy today!

Your Free Actionable Resource

How a Safety Management System Can Save You Big on Insurance Premiums

Why does a safety management system lower insurance premiums? By using these systems, companies can effectively lower the risk of accidents at work, cut compensation costs, and improve the health and well-being of their employees.

According to the National Safety Council, in 2020, the average cost of a workplace injury was?$1,100 per worker, $1.3 million per death, and $44,000 per medically consulted injury. That’s a total of almost $164 billion annually.?

There is real evidence to this! PALFINGER, one of our clients, shaved $1 million off of their workers comp costs in just 2 years of using SafetyIQ - Read the case study?

Read more about how to lower insurance premiums?

Last Chance!

SafetyIQ will be at the Spring NSC Safety Conference & Expo for the Launch of our new Workforce Safety Management Software!

It's the go-to event for enhancing your understanding of safety practices, networking with industry experts, and exploring the newest in safety technology.

You can register for the event here?