by Scott Burkart | Mar 21, 2019 | Blog, Safety, Scott Burkart
Whether it is man-made or natural, disaster can occur without notice and cause major disruptions to the operations of a business. If a disaster occurred, would your organization be prepared to appropriately respond? This is where an emergency response plan comes into...
by Scott Burkart | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Hazmat, Scott Burkart
Of all of OSHA’s many standards (and trust us, there are more than a few) one of the most frequently violated standards is Standard 1910.1200, the Hazardous Communication Standard, and not having a sufficient Hazardous Communication Plan. In fact, from October 2017 to...
by Scott Burkart | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Fall Protection, Safety, Scott Burkart
In 2016, it is estimated that 991 construction-related deaths occurred. Deaths as a result of fall topped the list, accounting for 39% of deaths. While one may think that this number applies exclusively to deaths as a result of impact with the ground, former...
by Scott Burkart | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Safety, Scott Burkart
During a shut down of a factory or manufacturing site for repairs or maintenance, safety should be considered a top priority. Any slip up in judgment or protocol can end in not just injury, but very likely long-term injury or death. That was exactly, thankfully...
by rpweb | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Confined Space, Safety, Scott Burkart
Every company that has confined spaces on site needs to have a written plan: period. Whether it is a food production plant, manufacturing facility, construction site or just a simple warehouse, roles and responsibilities need to be established, a list of every...
by Scott Burkart | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Safety, Scott Burkart
Production and manufacturing site for industries such as food service, automotive, apparel or anything else that requires the space, for obvious reasons, must occasionally undergo maintenance, repairs and sometimes even additions. When this occurs, production needs to...
