Coronavirus & the Workplace
The novel Coronavirus now called COVID-19 has now been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a pandemic. The CDC has stated that the current goal is to […]
Associated Industries is now offering CPR & First Aid Training!
Date: June 3, 2019 CPR Class: 8am – 1pm First Aid Class: 1pm – 3pm You will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. This […]
New Fall Protection Standards Issued by OSHA
On November 17, 2016, OSHA issued a final rule that updates the standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls. More commonly referred to as fall protection. […]
Accident Prevention Programs are Mandatory in Washington
All Washington State employers are required to create a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) that has been specifically tailored to the company’s operation, hazards, and equipment. Every employee needs to […]
New Incident Reporting for OSHA
Beginning August 10, 2016, employers with more than 250 employees and employers in certain high-hazard industries, will be required to submit incident information to OSHA that will be posted online. This […]
DOSH Inspectors Have a New Enforcement Emphasis to Implement
Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is implementing OSHA’s National Emphasis Program. The program is meant to identify machinery and equipment hazards likely […]
