U.S. Compliance

Tim O’Connor, Regional VP – Health & Safety, U.S. Compliance If you run a manufacturing facility in Minnesota, the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) is your primary workplace safety regulator in most cases. Minnesota operates an OSHA-approved State Plan, which means the state enforces most federal Occupational Safety and Health…

Storing hazardous liquids and oils in 55-gallon drums triggers strict federal guidelines to protect workers and the surrounding environment. A single leak from a drum creates a severe slip hazard, damages the local ecosystem, and invites massive regulatory fines from federal inspectors. Facility managers must build a proactive safety strategy that includes a reliable backup p...

Every year, thousands of facility managers across the United States face the vital task of assessing their hazardous chemical storage. This responsibility stems from federal legislation designed to protect local communities and emergency responders.Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, known widely as EPCRA or SARA Title III, facilities must maintain t...

When temporary workers suffer an injury on the job, determining who logs the incident on the OSHA 300 form often causes confusion. When a staffing agency supplies workers to a business, both the agency and the client act as joint employers. Both entities share responsibility for determining employment conditions and following the law. However, the federal guideline for tracki...

A lockout tagout (LOTO) procedure is a critical occupational safety protocol. It prevents unexpected equipment start-ups and the release of stored energy during routine maintenance. When manufacturing facilities ignore these protocols, the consequences are severe. Workers face life-altering injuries or fatalities. Employers face massive fines and major business interruptions....