OSHA has implemented a new regional emphasis program (REP) in Region 8 which will facilitate inspections of all general industry and construction workplaces where the operation of powered industrial vehicles (PIV) or personnel handling motorized equipment occurs. If your company has any type of warehouse,

September is Construction Suicide Prevention Month.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the U.S.  Working in the building and construction trades has become this country’s deadliest occupation. But it isn’t cranes,

Back in 1985, Glenn Frey sang “The Heat Is On” and that is exactly the forecast! In less than a week, many areas of the country jumped to triple digit temperatures. This type of quick and ongoing temperature change exposes workers to dangerous risks related

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Utilize H&A’s Online Training One of the many resources H&A provides you is an online toolbox library. It contains safety topics for general and construction industries. Each topic covers awareness-level information addressing the basics of common workplace safety hazards one can

National Health and Safety Month In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) established June as National Safety Month. The goal of this designation is to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks with the goal to decrease the number of unintentional injuries and

A new initiative was implemented by OSHA in Region VIII in March.

When it comes to compliance, H&A can be the key to favorable results when facing potential violations. Even when OSHA has already investigated, our proven health and safety experts can help negotiate a reduced outcome. Is the price of building and running an in-house EHS

The hidden costs of compliance violations are three times more costly than direct costs associated with implementing an effective health and safety program. But even an in-house EHS program is no guarantee you can avoid large fines and business disruption. Hellman & Associates has seen

Hellman & Associates has seen a surge in OSHA regulatory engagement with companies during the past year. We are successful at supporting our partnership companies by minimizing, and in most cases, preventing regulatory penalties and costly business disruptions. In addition, for 23 years Hellman &

Hellman & Associates Receives Decades of Excellence Award   In the Olympics, you don’t get a medal for fourth place. Similarly, OSHA does not hand out awards just because you show up. We are extremely proud to announce that H&A is the recipients of the