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Comprehensive Guide to Maritime OSHA Standards and Regulations for Business...
Maritime OSHA standards and regulations govern safety requirements for shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring operations. This guide explains OSHA Parts 1915, 1917, and 1918, jurisdictional boundaries with the U.S. Coast Guard, and key compliance duties for hazard identification, training, documentation, and cross-standard alignment across diverse maritime operations and multi-employer worksites.
Comprehensive Guide to OSHA Safety Regulations for Workplace Compliance and...
OSHA safety regulations emphasize updated hazard communication, expanded electronic recordkeeping, and enforcement priorities such as heat illness prevention, falls, and PPE fit. This article explains key compliance changes affecting general industry, construction, and healthcare, with practical steps for aligning training, written programs, postings, and reporting deadlines.
Personal Protective Equipment Must Fit Properly
Personal protective equipment must fit properly to protect construction workers under OSHA's updated 1926.95(c) rule. Employers source women-specific gear from CPWR vendor lists and use visual cues to drive compliance across diverse workforces
Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Standards
OSHA violations highlight critical workplace hazards year after year. This guide reviews the most cited standards, including fall protection and respiratory safety, and offers practical insights and resources for employers to strengthen compliance, train employees effectively, and reduce preventable injuries on the job.
Hazard Communication Standard Updated
Recent OSHA changes strengthen chemical safety by aligning U.S. requirements with updated GHS standards. Learn how improved labeling, clearer hazard classifications, and enhanced Safety Data Sheets help employees better understand chemical risks and support employer compliance through updated training programs.
OSHA's Annual Safe and Sound Week
OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week in August invites organizations to highlight safety programs and use new Job Hazard Analysis resources. Employers join leadership, participation, and hazard-finding challenges to spot risks early, engage workers, and improve their bottom line through prevention.