OSM Director of Operations Runs Chicago Marathon for Kids With Cancer
On October 9th, Drew Page, Director of Operations at Optimum Safety Management, took place in the Chicago Marathon to raise money to send kids battling cancer to camp. Team One Step: Run to Send Kids With Cancer to Camp When Drew made the decision to run the Chicago Marathon, he knew he wanted to use […]
OSM at Metal Service Centers Institute Safety Conference
Optimum Safety Management(OSM) will be attending a two-day Safety Conference hosted by the Metals Service Center Institute(MSCI) in Anaheim, CA. This conference, in conjunction with National Safety Council Expo, provides an opportunity for metals industry professionals to place safety as a priority and their company while learning and growing alongside thousands of others. MSCI Safety […]
Importance Of Fire Protection In The Workplace
Why You Need To Make Fire Protection In The Workplace A Priority We’ve come a long way in regard to fire safety in the workplace. But have we come far enough? Since fires continue to occur in our facilities and on our work sites, the answer is a resounding no. Any fire, no matter its […]
Noise And The Importance Of Hearing Protection In The Workplace
Hearing Protection In The Workplace Noise-induced hearing loss, or hearing impairment, can often be attributed to or caused by sources outside of work-related exposures. After all, we live in a world where loud noises outside of work are common, like from activities such as riding quads or motorcycles, the music we enjoy, concerts we attend, […]
OSHA Anti-Retaliation Protections | Reporting Workplace Injuries
Understanding Anti-Retaliation Protections Under OSHA’s Final Rule For Reporting Workplace Injuries Last month, we dropped the bomb about automatic post-accident drug testing being in violation of the anti-retaliation provisions of OSHA’s new final rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries & Illnesses. It left many employers scrambling to evaluate their own post-accident policies and update […]
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards Of 2015
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Construction & General Industry Standards Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a ‘Top 10’ most commonly cited standards in 2015 following a year of inspections. This annual list serves as a good reminder of the importance of workplace safety and how injuries, illness and […]
Effective Safety Management Systems By Optimum Safety Management
Effective Safety Management Systems By Optimum Safety Management As an OSHA safety management consultant, Optimum Safety Management has a specific, proprietary process in place for helping clients implement, execute and maintain effective 5-step safety management systems. An effective system’s first priority is to keep workers safe, but it can also reduce costs and improve profits for […]
OSHA Says Automatic Post-Accident Drug Testing A Violation Of Law
OSHA Says Automatic Post-Accident Drug Testing A Violation Of Law In May, we talked about OSHA’s new final rule on reporting workplace injuries and illness. If you downloaded the entire 273 page rule and managed to make it to page 193, you would read that, under the new rule, employers are prohibited from using drug […]
How To Protect Employees From Confined Spaces Hazards
Protecting Employees From Confined Spaces Hazards Each year, nearly 100 people are fatally injured as a result of incidents in permit-required confined spaces. The spaces themselves often present hazards that can cause significant injury if not properly controlled; the work performed in confined spaces can make those hazards exponentially more dangerous. When confined space hazards […]
Using Gas Monitors To Mitigate Workplace Atmospheric Hazards
Using 4-Gas Monitors To Mitigate Hazardous Atmospheres Do employers always account for every hazard in their safety plans? They certainly try to! Large industrial equipment with dangerous moving parts? Develop a safety procedure. Powered tools that can cut or break through solid concrete? Definitely should have a safety procedure. Visible hazards make it easy to […]
OSHA Fines Increasing 78% August 1st – Are You Ready?
OSHA Fines Set To Increase 78% August 1st – It’s Not Too Late To Protect Your Business OSHA penalty adjustments have been finalized, and the 78% hike will officially take effect on August 1, 2016. The adjustment for inflation is the first the Federal Government has allowed the Department of Labor to impose since 1990, […]
Understanding Your Organization’s Experience Modification Rate
A Brief Introduction To Your Experience Modifier Rate EMR, E-Mod, MOD Rate, Experience Rating, or Experience Modification Rate — whatever you call it, your Experience Modifier Rate affects much more than your annual insurance cost. Understanding and lowering your EMR is pivotal for organizations looking to reduce insurance costs and even gain more bids on […]
