Tag: SVEP

Lack of Chemical Training Leads to Tragic Accident

By Heather Hunt Apr 8, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 8, 2014

Hazardous wastes need special handling. Failure to do so can result in tragedy. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a hazardous waste treatment facility and levied heavy fines in the wake of a tragic fire and explosion. The incident killed one worker and severely burned another. The agency did not hold back […]

What Do Your Colleagues Think?

By Heather Hunt Dec 3, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 3, 2012

Note that the questions and responses that deal specifically with training are underlined. What’s the best way to get workers to be safer at work? 74%    Training, training, training 11%    Safety incentives 9%      Discipline 6%      Something else Should willfull, repeat OSHA violators be allowed removal from the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) log? 68%    No […]