Stronger Hurricanes to Put More Properties at Risk
Over 13.4 million properties not currently exposed to hurricane-force wind damage will face increased risk over the next 30years as climate change propels more intense storms, according to new research from First Street Foundation. “Compared to the historic location...
Have you done JHAs?
Hazard identification in the workplace or job site is required by OSHA standard 1910.132(d)(2) and it helps employees work safely. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) We begin with the elimination of hazards and continue applying the steps of the hierarchy of controls with the...
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
OSHA’s Lockout Tagout requirement is a multi-step process and covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization could cause injury to employees. It applies to the control of energy during servicing and or maintenance...
OSHA Penalty Schedule
The annual adjustment has been made to OSHA’s penalty schedule. Penalties do not usually start out at this level, but they can, depending on the circumstances. See the attached information and visit OSHA’s website for more detailed information. OSHA Bulletin Penalty...
No Holidays for Hackers: Higher Revenue Losses for Non-weekday Cyber Events
Holiday and Weekend Ransomware Events Ransomware events that occur on holidays and weekends cause much higher revenue losses than cyber incidents occurring on weekdays—primarily due to lower staffing levels—according to a survey of over 1,200 cybersecurity...