Professional safety management reduces time intensive internal oversight while producing customized and effective deliverables. Address your immediate staffing needs with competent health and safety professionals for your projects or facilities.
Safety Staffing and Safety Consulting Services Features
Project Support and Project Staffing
We assist with remote or on-site safety management support at your project or facility, including multi-week to multi-month facility shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, or rotational work. We can assist with all phases of project support or address ongoing support needs.
Common examples of project support and staffing include the following:
Project Support and Project Staffing
We assist with remote or on-site safety management support at your project or facility, including multi-week to multi-month facility shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, or rotational work. We can assist with all phases of project support or address ongoing support needs.
Common examples of project support and staffing include the following:
Regulatory Compliance and Written Programs
We develop organization-specific OSHA-required programs, including training. We also identify gaps in existing company programs and work towards compliance on most programs (some technical exceptions) outlined in OSHA’s 1910 for General Industry or 1926 for Construction.
Historical Injury Trending and Reduction Strategy Development
We evaluate past injury trends, near-hit accidents, workers’ compensation costs (loss runs), OSHA 300 logs, current work practices, training, and current mitigation controls to develop a practical approach to limit future accidents and losses to your organization. We then develop recommendations that can include program development, injury management practices, engineering controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment to help eliminate future injuries.
You may be thinking, why not manage safety and OSHA compliance in-house?
Investing in safety can yield significant returns. Various studies have shown that for every $1 invested in workplace safety, a return between $2 –$6 will occur.
Increased accidents can lead to significant lost production time. Injured workers miss days of work, require ongoing medical treatment, and are often restricted in job duties by medical professionals.
Increased accidents result in a higher Experience Modification Rate (EMR) and increased insurance costs. The EMR is an indicator of how safe a company is operating and is used to calculate premium costs. The EMR is also a frequently used metric to separate safe companies and less safe companies from performing work for clients. Once an EMR is elevated to show a firm is unsafe in work practices, loss of work contracts is not unusual.
Workplace Injuries by State
Injuries can have a significant impact on the well-being and safety of workers across different states. Here are some key statistics regarding workplace injuries in the U.S.:
Idaho, like other states, faces its own challenges regarding workplace injuries and fatalities. Here are some statistics on Idaho workplace injuries:
Key industries with high incidence rates and total injuries in Idaho include:
These industries play vital roles in Idaho’s economy, but the high number of injuries underscores the importance of implementing robust safety protocols.
Occupational Fatalities by Year
Unfortunately, thousands of workers die on the job each year. In 2021, there were more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries, representing an increase of nearly 9% year over year. The occupational fatality rate in 2021 stood at 3.6, marking the highest annual rate since 2016. A work-related injury claimed a worker’s life approximately every 101 minutes throughout 2021.
Here are some additional statistics from 2021 provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
These alarming statistics highlight the need for industrial hygiene services to prevent fatal workplace injuries. By prioritizing thorough exposure assessments, hazard control measures, and strict safety protocols, organizations can effectively protect their workforce and foster a safer work environment.
10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
To help employers identify and address commonly cited safety standards, here are the top 10 most frequently cited standards identified by federal OSHA during worksite inspections. It is crucial to prioritize the prevention of avoidable injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the workplace, many of which can be mitigated through adherence to these frequently cited standards.
- Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) – This standard addresses general requirements for fall protection in the construction industry, aiming to prevent falls from elevated surfaces.
- Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) – This standard ensures proper labeling, communication, and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, promoting worker safety.
- Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) – This standard focuses on protecting workers from respiratory hazards by implementing effective respiratory protection programs.
- Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053) – This standard provides guidelines for the safe use of ladders in construction, reducing the risk of ladder-related accidents.
- Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451) – This standard outlines safety requirements for the proper construction, use, and inspection of scaffolding systems, preventing scaffold-related incidents.
- Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) – This standard aims to prevent the unexpected startup of machinery or equipment during maintenance or servicing by implementing proper lockout/tagout procedures.
- Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) – This standard sets forth safety regulations for the operation of powered industrial trucks, reducing the risk of accidents involving forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Fall Protection Training (29 CFR 1926.503) – This standard emphasizes the importance of training workers on fall protection systems, procedures, and equipment, promoting safe practices in the construction industry.
- Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102) – This standard requires the use of appropriate eye and face protection in construction activities where potential hazards may exist, safeguarding workers’ eyes and faces.
- Machinery and Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212) – This standard focuses on machine guarding to prevent contact with hazardous moving parts and reduce the risk of injuries in the general industry.
These frequently-cited OSHA standards highlight areas where adherence to safety regulations and the implementation of industrial hygiene practices can help prevent workplace injuries and ensure the well-being of workers.
