Recent Posts in 2014

• How Should Hazardous Chemicals be Managed on Job Sites?

  Nov 6, 2014

  

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says it needs to update regulations that are supposed to protect workers from hazardous ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Why Your Work Site Needs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

  Oct 28, 2014

  

  A job safety analysis (JSA) is a technique that helps supervisors,employees and safety professionals identify job hazards before they occur. If jobs ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• How You Can Improve Your Business's Fire Safety Training

  Oct 19, 2014

  

  The risk of a workplace fire is not something anyone can take lightly. Despite this, fire safety training is often thrown in during orientation for ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• What's the Best Eye Protection for Employees?

  Oct 17, 2014

  

  Eyes are easily damaged, and not just from blows to the head. A trace of chemical or a speck of metal is all that's required for a serious eye injury ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• New Rules for Reporting Accidents Start Jan. 1, 2015

  Oct 8, 2014

  

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has specific rules for when employers must report severe injuries and deaths from work-related ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Protecting Oil and Gas Workers From Hand Injuries

  Oct 1, 2014

  

  The oil and gas industry is booming in Texas and throughout the U.S. According to Occupational Health & Safety Magazine, employment in this industry ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Frequently Asked Questions About Confined Spaces

  Sep 24, 2014

  

  Confined spaces are a common trouble spot for employers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has special regulations for some, ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Are your employees wearing personal protective equipment?

  Sep 14, 2014

  

  In South Texas, the average temperature in September is above 90 degrees. For many workers, the heat of summer and fall creates challenging work ...
  Posted By Hendershot Cowart P.C.
  Continue Reading