Recent Posts in 2015

• Complying with OSHA Standards on Construction Sites

  Jun 9, 2015

  

  Construction sites are busy places with many moving parts, literally and figuratively speaking. There are often more than one employer on the job site ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Why OSHA Visits Work Sites and How to Prepare

  May 6, 2015

  

  A visit from OSHA is generally not a common occurrence, nor is it a "good" thing, from your perspective. OSHA, as the federal agency that regulates ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Eliminating or Controlling Hazards in the Construction Industry

  May 5, 2015

  

  Let's face it: Construction doesn't happen in a padded room free from all potential hazards. It happens in the real world, with very real hazards. ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• With Workplace Disasters, the Best Defense Is a Good Offense

  May 1, 2015

  

  Every year, unexpected injuries and illnesses affect workplaces throughout Texas. Even with effective safety measures in place - which we at ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• OSHA Standards: Eye, Face and Head Protection

  Apr 23, 2015

  

  OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 Subpart 1 deals with eye and face protection (see 1910.133) and head protection (see 1910.135). Eye Protection Regulations: 29 CFR ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• How to Avoid Being Hit with a Retaliation Claim

  Apr 23, 2015

  

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) encourages workers to speak up when they feel that safety is being compromised in a ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• The Importance of Employee Training and Document Retention

  Mar 16, 2015

  

  Having a Plan (And Using It) Is Crucial to Employee Safety You should have a narrowly tailored Employee Health and Safety Plan for your business. You ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading

• Is Your Employee Health & Safety Plan Adequate?

  Mar 2, 2015

  

  The premise of this article assumes that you already have an Employee Health and Safety Plan in place. If you do not, you may want to evaluate your ...
  Posted By Hendershot, Cowart & Hisey, P.C.
  Continue Reading