December 1, 2013-Training Requirements for For Revised HazCom Standard: OSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)to align with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The first compliance date for the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time, employers must have trained their workers on the new label elements and the Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). More about this regulation update.   

Claims Spotlight: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: In the world of workers' compensation, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) presents a unique challenge when it comes to the payment of claims.  Over the past few decades, the number of employees filing WC claims for CTS has risen dramatically.  This is primarily thought to be caused by a more recent association between CTS and work related practices.  Read more

National Flood Awareness Week: Last week was Flood Safety Awareness Week, since flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year, the week intended to highlight some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property.  Read More

Social Media Crisis Response Plans Basics: Social Media is the way of the world with 1 billion people using it worldwide. Most businesses have followed suit. It's easy to interact with customers via social media if your company has a positive image. But what if one of your employees posts a customer's private information on Twitter or uploads a video on YouTube of an employee smoking marijuana in the break room?  You could be dealing with a social media nightmare. Without a proper crisis response plan in place, your countless hours spent increasing brand awareness and goodwill could evaporate. Read more

OSHA QuickTakes Newsletter: Twice a month OSHA puts out a newsletter with relevant news announcements, including regulatory updates, recent citations, and new initiatives for workplace safety and health.  Click here for the current issue