Workplace Safety Blog ǀLinda Light, LLC

What Workers Should Know About COVID-19 Protections in the Workplace

February 8, 2021

OSHA has prepared and published guidance on COVID-19 to help employers and workers identify risks of being exposed to and of contracting it in workplace settings.

Increase in OSHA Civil Penalties for 2021

January 14, 2021

OSHA Regulations

The US Dept of Labor has announced an increase in OSHA’s civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021.

March 2: Form 300A Electronic Submission

January 13, 2021

OSHA Regulations

Employers, it’s time for 2020 Form 300A injury and illness to do’s. So, who needs to electronically submit injury and illness data?

February 1: Deadline to Post Form 300A

January 6, 2021

OSHA Regulations

Get ready to post Form 300A. Your 2020 summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in the workplace must be posted by February 1st.

Worksite Safety Training Year-end Review

December 30, 2020

Training Methods, Workplace Safety

It’s an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment for its workers. One way to do this is through a worksite safety program

Importance of Workplace Safety Training

December 7, 2020

Safety Programs, Workplace Safety

Workplace safety training, why is it important?
Being in compliance with OSHA and your state health and safety authorities provides the foundation for your safety training program,

Think Safety: Caught-in-between Accidents

October 26, 2020

Workplace Safety

One of the leading causes of accidents on the construction site is what is known as Caught-in-between accidents.

Toolbox Talk: Ladder Safety

September 9, 2020

Training Methods, Workplace Safety

Ladders are involved in many fall incidents; however, these falls can be prevented. Consider using a toolbox talk to train everyone to use ladders safely.

OSHA Exposure to Risk Pyramid

September 4, 2020

People Safety & Health

Have you familiarized yourself with OSHA’s Exposure to Risk Pyramid? OSHA created a risk pyramid to help employers understand the exposure risk their workers may be facing with COVID-19.

Are Struck-by Objects in Your WorkPlace Safety Plan?

August 24, 2020

Workplace Safety

Struck-by Objects is one of the leading causes of construction-related deaths. Does your safety and health program address how these accidents …