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What is safe and sound week?A safe workplace is a sound business. Every August a nationwide event is organized by OSHA to bring attention to workplace safety and highlight successful workplace safety programs. Participation is voluntary and it’s easy to sign up. How can I create a Safety and Health Program?Every workplace is unique and requires special consideration for the dangers therein. There are different activities that can help raise important questions about safety and get the conve …

August is National Water Quality Month! Businesses and the public should take time this month to reflect on water conservation and pollution habits. Many of us contaminate waterways without realizing it, due to local customs we’ve grown up practicing. Many of those practices seem harmless to the environment. Following, are 6 different ways you can contribute to maintaining a higher water quality, while protecting the environment.1.Take your car to a public/automated car wash Wa …

2017 Safety and Health Program GuidelinesAt the beginning of each year, all business should take time to review their regulatory obligations and practices. This year, OSHA released updated guidelines for Safety and Health Programs concerning medium-sized businesses. The purpose of a Safety and Health Program is to prevent foreseeable workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities while creating a sustainable working environment that promotes wellness and protects the employer’s bottom line …

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It is required by OSHA for any company dealing with hazardous chemicals in the workplace to develop a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). The purpose of a CHP is to provide guidelines for protecting employees from health hazards associated with chemicals in the laboratory and keeping chemical exposure below the designed limits set forth by OSHA section 1910.1450(c). Keeping employee exposure to hazardous chemicals at a minimum can be a daunting task. Below is a basic outline of a Chemical Hyg …