New OSHA Reporting & Record Keeping Requirements

Update:  These OSHA 300 log electronic reporting requirements that went into effect in 2016 are ongoing. Before reading below, checkout this quick video from OSHA which summarizes why the rule changes are happening and what you can expect. In May, OSHA published the final rule revising their 1904 regulations.  These regulations cover reporting, recording, and recordkeeping of work-related injuries and illnesses.   The biggest change implements an electronic reporting component for all Construction (NAICS starting with 23) and Manufacturing (NAICS starting [...]

By |2022-03-21T12:52:51-05:00December 29th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off on New OSHA Reporting & Record Keeping Requirements

What Happens After An OSHA Inspection?

This blog post is Part 2 of our “How To Manage an OSHA Inspection” series and discusses what to expect in the aftermath of the inspection. Part 1 discussed how to properly manage an OSHA inspection from when the inspector arrives at the front door, through to completion of the closing conference, and everything in between.  If you missed it, check it out HERE. Part 2 will discuss what to expect after the inspection, how to correct identified violations [...]

By |2022-03-21T12:51:14-05:00November 27th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off on What Happens After An OSHA Inspection?

Introduction to OSHA Inspections

Learn all about the OSHA inspection process and how to manage it in the comprehensive blog post   It's the call that every small business owner and manager dreads, "OSHA is in the lobby."  If that happens, you need to be prepared because an OSHA inspection can be incredibly disruptive, stressful and expensive for you and your staff if you're not ready. This blog post is designed to help you do exactly that, so read on.... The content of this [...]

By |2023-04-25T13:15:49-05:00October 18th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off on Introduction to OSHA Inspections

Recent OSHA General Duty Clause & Other Unusual Citations

We continually monitor recent actual OSHA citations in Texas to learn more about what compliance officers look for when conducting OSHA inspections and how it could impact our clients, who are always on the lookout for ways to improve workplace safety and avoid OSHA fines and penalties. In addition to issuing citations for violations of 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards, OSHA also has a "catchall" called the General Duty Clause which allows compliance officers to issue fines [...]

By |2022-03-21T12:50:51-05:00September 16th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations|Comments Off on Recent OSHA General Duty Clause & Other Unusual Citations

Can OSHCON Manage Your OSHA Compliance?

OSHCON Cannot Manage Your OSHA Compliance This is our next blog post in our series about common OSHA compliance mistakes and misconceptions made by small companies which can lead to major problems. This involves the mistaken idea that OSHCON can somehow manage a company's OSHA compliance.  We routinely hear companies tell us that they utilize OSHCON consulting services, and are therefore compliant and don't need additional help. Companies who make this assumption/mistake put themselves at risk for huge fines and [...]

By |2022-03-21T12:52:36-05:00August 12th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations|Comments Off on Can OSHCON Manage Your OSHA Compliance?

Can Your Insurance-Workers Compensation Carrier Manage Your OSHA Compliance?

I routinely hear companies tell us that their insurance company, or Workers Compensation carrier, is managing all of their OSHA compliance requirements. This is a very common and dangerous misconception among small manufacturers and other industrial businesses with many health and safety hazards which put their employees in harms way. I actually have extensive past experience as the owner of an energy contracting business trying to utilize our workers compensation carrier as our primary safety resources.  It was a [...]

By |2022-03-21T12:51:14-05:00August 11th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations|Comments Off on Can Your Insurance-Workers Compensation Carrier Manage Your OSHA Compliance?