Whole Foods got in trouble with OSHA in November over a ruptured sewer line that was spilling into the cheese department and customer restrooms. They also got in trouble for firing the "whistleblower" who reported the violation to the main Whole Foods office. OSHA Certification is important, as is following the safety rules that OSHA lays out for the work place. For more information about OSHA training or certification, see http://www.certifymeonline.net or call (602) 277-0615 to get started.
OSHA recently fined a market in Brooklyn over $62,000 for locking their doors at night to make sure that employees checked with supervisors before leaving the premises. OSHA forklift certification stresses the importance of employees being able to escape unsafe situations - like being able to evacuate a building if necessary due to emergency. OSHA officials believe that locking the doors this way puts employees in serious danger of injury and even death. Go online now at http://www.forkliftcertification.com or call (602) 277-0615 to get the OSHA safety training you need to be operating forklifts in the workplace.
There has been an upswing this year in Aerial Lift related deaths in New York City. This can happen when proper OSHA certification is not taking place. It is very important that all genie lift, scissor lift and aerial lift users are properly trained and follow all safety regulations on job sites. Get proper training online at http://www.certifymeonline.net or call (602) 277-0615
Remington Arms recieved over $170,000 in OSHA fines for violations at their Iloria plant due to significant hazards discovered in the workplace. These hazards included unmeasured cadmium being found where food and beverages are stored. Forklift operators are often the ones most in danger in workplaces that are violating OSHA regulations. For more information about OSHA forklift certification and training, go to http://www.certifyme.net or call us at (602) 277-0615.
A whistleblower reports unsafe work conditions to superiors or to OSHA and should be protected from adverse action in the workplace. On occassion, however, employers at companies that must conform to OSHA standards, like those with forklift operators, harass and threaten employees that report OSHA issues. OSHA protects forklift operators who are threatened with employee termination, demotion, unfavorable changes in work schedules, intimidation and threats due to reporting jobsite issues. Learn more about OSHA forklift safety, training and whistleblower issues at http://www.forkliftcertification.com or call us at (888) 278-8896.
Occupational hearing loss, both short term and long term, is an issue of concern for OSHA. Making sure there is protective gear to help protect you from hearing loss in the workplace is not only important, it is necessary to meet OSHA standards. In loud environments, such as construction sites that use scissor lifts or aerial lifts, it is important that employees know that they can ask for proper protective gear to protect against hearing loss. Go online now at http://www.certifymeonline.net or call (602) 277-0615 to get the OSHA safety training you need to be operating aerial lift and scissor lifts in the workplace.
Every year OSHA releases a list of annual concerns. After the list goes out, OSHA dedicates the next year to work on eliminating those concerns. The concerns for 2011 include title concerns, illness prevention and standardizing material data safety sheets. These concerns are very relevant for companies using aerial lifts in the workplace. If you are an employer or an employee who needs their OSHA aerial lift safety certification training, start now at http://www.certifymeonline.net or call (602) 277-0615.
Every year OSHA releases the list of the top ten citations issued in the last year. This year those citations include scaffolding, fall protection, hazard communication, respitory protection, lockout and electrical wiring. It is important that employers get the appropriate OSHA training and certification if the are using forklifts in the workplace. Get online forklift training and certification now at http://www.certifyme.net or call (602) 277-0615 to get started.
Employees have died and shoppers have been seriously injured in crowd control accidents. It is a serious issue for many holiday retailers. There are proper ways to control crowds that employees should be taught. It is important that employers know the OSHA safety standards necessary to keep your employees safe. Check us out online at http://www.forkliftcertification.com or call us at (888) 278-8896.
Two Texas trailer manufacturing firms are subject to almost one million dollars in fines due to employee complaints. Once they get that certification, they can legally and safety operate a scissor lift according to OSHA standards. Online certification can ensure that employees know they are protected in the workplace when given the proper guidance and machinery. Get the proper training online at http://www.certifymeonline.net