Should employers have employees fight fire or flee when it comes to small fires in the workplace? When we work with employers in developing an emergency action plan for their workplace, we occasionally discover misunderstandings about the concept of fight fire or flee with regard to small fires in …
Emergency Action Plan
Alabama Auto Dealership Cited by U.S. Department of Labor After Fatal Flash Fire
JASPER, Alabama – OSHA has cited Carl Cannon Inc., an automobile dealership in Alabama, for serious safety violations after three employees died and two were injured as a result of a flash fire at its Jasper facility. OSHA initiated an investigation in response to a flash fire. Inspectors …
Emergency Action Plans
Because emergencies and disasters can strike at any time, you and your employees must be prepared for the appropriate and immediate evacuation or shelter-in-place action, as the emergency dictates. Seconds count in an emergency, so having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and understood BEFORE …
Attention Kentucky Employers – Do You Have Adequately Trained First Aid Providers Onsite?
Do You Have Adequately Trained First Aid Providers Onsite? Employers in Kentucky need to be aware that the Kentucky OSHA Standard on Medical and First Aid is a bit different than the federal OSHA standard. The Kentucky standard states that “(1) Employers with eight (8) or more employees within the …
Top Items OSHA Wants You to Remember When Developing Emergency Evacuation Floor Plans
When developing an emergency evacuation floor plans here is a list to items OSHA will expect you to address: Where applicable, exits with wheelchair access should be designated on the floor plan. To learn more about accommodating people with disabilities in emergencies consult the National Fire …
Be Prepared When Storm Clouds Gather
Red Cross app puts power in your hand Would you know where to go if a tornado warning was issued for the area? Do you know the danger signs to look for when a tornado may strike? Get the answers and other vital information to help keep you and your loved ones safe during a storm. With the …