October 2021 Newsletter

OSHA enforcement activity is on the rise and so are penalties for non-compliance. Following are just a few examples:

US Department of Labor finds Tinton Falls transitional housing facility exposed workers to coronavirus hazards; 11 workers test positive. OSHA proposed $10,923 in penalties. More Info

CSX Transportation Inc. ordered to pay $667k and reinstate employees after illegal termination following reports of unsafe conditions. More Info

Tampa battery recycling facility and smelter failed to make changes that resulted in worker exposure to lead inhalation hazards Proposed penalties total $319,876. More Info

One electrical construction worker died and another suffered severe injuries after falling about 15 stories from a platform. The company faces $95,571 in proposed penalties. More Info

An uncontrolled release of liquid nitrogen at a Gainesville poultry processing facility claimed the lives of six workers. OSHA proposed $154,674 in penalties. More Info

Stay on top of the latest OSHA news, initiatives, and products to help identify and prevent workplace hazards.

US Department of Labor Announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out. More Info

OSHA will begin working on a second Emergency Temporary Standard to ensure that as many workers as possible can get vaccinated. More Info

OSHA Alliance partners are seeking video testimonials to use in public service announcements on teen worker safety. More Info

The A New England emphasis program seeks to protect workers in the tree care and landscaping industries. More Info

The Department of Labor and the Mexican Embassy renewed collaboration agreements to protect the rights of Mexican workers in this country. More Info

We Made the List!

Inc. magazine recently revealed that Safety-Reports.com, Inc. is No. 2,787 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses.

“We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.,” said Chet Slump, Cofounder and CEO at Safety-Reports.com, Inc. “Receiving such a prestigious national award is a testament to our team’s drive and dedication to the safety industry.” More Info

App Updates

Our development team at Safety Reports has been working very hard this Summer to update our seven apps. We are constantly adding enhancements to improve both the performance and the appearance of our apps and we want to make sure you have the latest, greatest version downloaded to your devices. Here are the latest versions:

Apple (iOS)
Inspection App – V10.6
Training App – V1.8
JSA App – V1.4
Observation App – V2.4
Incident App – V1.9
Forms App – V2.0
Scan App – V1.7

Android
Inspection App – V10.8
Training App – V1.8
JSA App – V1.5
Observation App – V2.5
Incident App – V1.9
Forms App – V2.0
Scan App – V1.4

OSHA’s Heat Enforcement Initiative

To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure the White House announced enhanced and expanded efforts the U.S. Department of Labor is taking to address heat-related illnesses.

OSHA Area Directors will institute the following measures:

Prioritize inspections of heat-related complaints, referrals and employer-reported illnesses and initiate an onsite investigation where possible.
Instruct compliance officers to conduct an intervention or opening an inspection when they observe employees performing strenuous work in hot conditions.
Expand the scope of other inspections to address heat-related hazards where worksite conditions or other evidence indicates these hazards may be present.

More Info

Virtual Reporting

As many of you already know, you can complete Inspections remotely using Virtual Safety Reports. But, we have recently added virtual reporting to both our Incident App and Forms App.

The best part of virtual reporting is that it is a standard feature with our Inspection, Incident and Forms Apps. You pay nothing to utilize this service!

Imagine needing to investigate an incident but you can’t get to the incident site in a timely manner, our Incident app will allow you to complete the initial investigative report, including photos, remotely, without ever having to leave your office!

Contact our support team for more information.

See You in Orlando!

Hope to see everyone in Orlando at the NSC 2021 Safety Congress & Expo on October 11-13!

We’ll be at Booth 1509 and would love for you to stop by and say hello and get caught up. We’ve added a lot of new features since we last met! Can’t wait to see you!

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