In this enlightening episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast, brought to you by GotSafety, hosts Michael and Rick dive into the crucial steps to take after receiving an OSHA citation. They'll discuss how to effectively navigate the post-citation process, from understanding the citation details to implementing corrective actions. Whether you're a safety m…

Welcome back to another episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast where your hosts Mike and Rick dive deep into the world of workplace safety regulations. This week, we're unraveling the intricacies of impalement protection under Cal/OSHA requirements. Discover the critical importance of guarding exposed rebar, especially those lurking less than 6ft above …

Welcome to this week's episode of 'OSHA Oops!', where hosts Michael and Rick dive into a riveting discussion about a costly oversight involving unstrapped propane tanks, leading to a hefty $3,000 OSHA fine. This episode not only unpacks the specifics of the citation but also offers valuable insights and practical tips on how to avoid similar pitfal…

In this special episode of our Safety Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into the most critical safety lesson requests we've received recently. Join us for an informative and enjoyable journey as we gather industry experts to share diverse insights and perspectives, all while having a bit of fun along the way. We'll thoroughly analyze each safety le…

In this week's episode of OSHA Oops!, Michael and Rick dive deep into a recent incident that cost a company over $3,000 in fines. Tune in to discover the shocking details behind this safety violation, where employees were found operating aerial lifts without being properly strapped in. Learn about the potential dangers and consequences of neglectin…

Tune into this episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast where Michael and Rick delve into the importance of table saw hood guards. Learn about the OSHA citation that led to a $2,000 fine. Balancing safety with craftsmanship—where do you stand? Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GotSafety Twitter: https://twitter.com/GotSafet…

On this week's episode of OSHA Oops!, we delve deep into a harrowing incident where an employee faced a devastating accident, all due to overlooking a crucial safety procedure: Lock Out Tag Out. Join our Mike and Rick as they dissect what went wrong and how such expensive oversights can be avoided in the future. Discover the true cost of neglecting…

Welcome to another episode of OSHA Oops! This week, Michael and Rick dive into the shocking case of a company skimping on foot protection while employees navigated around potentially hazardous pallet jacks. Discover the consequences, the importance of proper safety gear, and the lessons that every employer can take away. Don't let safety slip throu…

Join Mike and Rick on "OSHA Oops!" as they delve into a shocking workplace safety violation this week! Discover how a company's failure to adhere to the crucial "7 Foot Rule" resulted in a hefty $2,000 fine. Unravel the events that led to this unfortunate incident and gain expert insights into preventing such mishaps. Learn essential tips for foste…

Get ready for a new episode of the "OSHA Oops!" podcast! Join your hosts Mike and Rick as they delve into the wild world of workplace mishaps and hefty fines. This week, they're spotlighting a jaw-dropping incident involving a company that found itself slapped with a staggering $16,000 fine. Why, you ask? Well, prepare to be amazed as Mike and Rick…

The National Safety Council (NSC) offers various scholarship programs to promote the profession and engage students in the field of safety. The NSC Scholarship Program provides travel grants, cash scholarships, or tuition coverage for NSC Advanced Safety Certificate eligible courses. The Women in Safety Scholarship supports women studying safety in…

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Welcome to another episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast. This week, we will take a closer look at the dangers of not using proper lockout tagout procedures in the workplace. We will explore a recent incident that occurred at a car wash company and the consequences they faced for their violations. In this episode, we will examine what happened, what co…

Welcome to another exciting, and rather peculiar, edition of the OSHA Oops podcast! This week, Michael and Sam dive deep into the realm of unconventional safety lessons. We'll be discussing a range of topics from sausage stuffing machines, Segway mishaps, spider web cleaning, and the ever-so-dangerous challenge of dealing with intoxicated country c…

Michael and Rick discuss California’s new Non-Emergency COVID-19 regulations that just went into effect on February 6, 2023. Here is what you will learn: What has changed from the previous regulation? How long this new regulation will be in place. What your company can do to stay in compliance. Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https://www.yo…

Rick and Michael have a riveting conversation lined up this week on OSHA oops! They will be talking about guardrails - an issue that is not only incredibly important but one that can result in costly fines, as evidenced by the $6k fine that one unfortunate company had to pay for the lack of guardrails on their working platforms. Follow us on our so…

Are you curious to learn how a business can receive a hefty fine for something as small as not having an eyewash station in the workplace? Join us for this week's edition of OSHA Oops! Podcast, where Michael and Rick explore one company who learned the hard way what happens when safety protocols are overlooked. Tune in to hear their discussion on h…

Itching to hear more from Michael and Rick? This week's episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast is sure to be an eye-opener! In the latest installment, the dynamic duo discusses a company that received a hefty fine due to some dangerous behavior on the job. Believe it or not, the company was fined over $3k because their workers had taken to strolling abo…

Buckle up, because this week's episode of the OSHA oops podcast is sure to be a rollercoaster. Michael and Rick are delving into an important topic in construction that anyone working in the industry should know about: first aid kit requirements for temporary or short-term construction sites. Listen carefully as the hosts discuss how one unlucky co…

If you want to know more about why it's so important for construction companies to follow safety regulations, tune in to OSHA oops this week! Michael and Rick will explain the details behind a company that was recently fined $4.5k due to faulty scaffolding. They'll explain why the code was violated and offer advice on how to minimize accidents and …

Training is a very important aspect of workplace safety, and unfortunately, this week’s OSHA oops podcast highlights a company that learned that lesson the hard way. The company was slapped with a hefty $3,500 fine for neglecting to do their necessary safety trainings. If you're unsure if you and your team are up to speed on the industry regulation…

Construction work can be incredibly dangerous, so when risks are taken, serious injuries and citations from OSHA can result! This week on OSHA Oops! our hosts will be discussing the story of a construction company that had to pay out more than $13K for making a large mistake with scaffolding. This mistake was so serious that it resulted in a seriou…

In this week's OSHA Oops! Podcast, Michael and Rick discuss how a California company was fined by Cal/OSHA for not having a COVID-19 Prevention Plan available on the job site. Tune in to get the full story of what happened, along with insight into how companies can avoid similar issues down the road. Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https://…

Tune into the OSHA Oops Podcast this week to hear hosts Michael and Rick discuss a citation issued to a company due to inadequate safety protocol. Workers at the company were using a reach truck without using a fall arrest system - unaware that they could be putting their lives in danger and facing serious consequences. Learn how to keep your compa…

It's time for yet another exciting episode of OSHA Oops! Podcast. Join Michael and Rick as they discuss one of the most common workplace hazards, and how one company was punished by OSHA. Every workplace needs to be aware of what safety hazards are present and take the correct measures to ensure a safe workplace, so if you don't want an OSHA citati…

Are you ready for another episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast? This week, Michael and Rick dig into an unfortunate incident involving a construction company - with the result being a $20k OHSA citation. Here’s what happened: an employee was struck by a beam that slipped from an overhead sling, causing them to fall 9 feet and sustain a serious injury.…

Michael and Rick are taking a deep dive into the mistakes made by one unfortunate company this week on the OSHA Oops! Podcast. After failing to properly train their employees, one employee sustained a serious injury and ended up getting slapped with a $12k OSHA fine. Tune in for tips from Michael and Rick about avoiding similar pitfalls so you don’…

This week, Michael and Rick are engaging in a discussion that is sure to be eye-opening. They are breaking down a real-life example of a company that has been fined over $21k for not properly implementing its IIPP or safety manual. It's important to listen up and stay tuned: it's not just about this particular case; by elaborating on this story, Mi…

In this week's episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast, Michael and Rick are discussing a company that was fined by OSHA because they did not have a permit to dig deeper than 5 feet and they did not have shoring in place to avoid cave-ins. This serves as a reminder that it's always important to follow the rules and regulations set forth by OSHA. Not doin…

In this week's episode, Michael and Rick discuss a company that was fined for what a lot of people do, remove the guards and kickback protection on their Table Saws. They go into why OSHA requires those safety measures and discuss the Stop Saw technology, which is not OSHA-approved. The company was cited a little over $3k, but a loss of limb could …

This week we're talking band-saws! One California company was fined twice for one band-saw. They were cited over $6k by OSHA because they failed to make sure the band-saw wheels were enclosed and that it was properly guarded. Have a listen and learn how this company could have avoided this hefty fine. Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https:/…

In episode 30 of the OSHA Oops! Podcast, we're talking about hearing protection and a company that did not ensure their employees needed a hearing conservation program. They were fined only $400 - but it could have been much higher if it was discovered that a hearing conservation program was needed. OSHA requires companies to have a hearing protect…

Did you know that every year falls account for more than one-third of all construction fatalities? In fact, one out of every four deaths in the construction industry is due to a fall. Most falls occur when roofers are working on sloped roofs or when they are working around other openings such as skylights. To help prevent falls, roofers must be tra…

Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees. This includes taking steps to prevent heat illness. It is important for employees to be aware of the dangers when working in extreme heat – and the measures that must be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses. Unfortunately, some employers do not take this r…

A bench grinder is a machine that uses an abrasive wheel to buff, polish, file, grind or sharpen metal tools and other objects. The bench grinder work rest is an important part of any grinder setup. The adjustable work rest should be kept adjusted to a maximum distance of 1/8-inch from the grinding wheel. This prevents the work from being jammed be…

Reporting work-related injuries is important for several reasons. Most importantly, it helps to ensure that injured workers receive the medical treatment they need in a timely manner. Next, it gives your team the information they need to plan and prevent similar accidents in the future. Finally, it allows employers to avoid significant fines if the…

Working at heights can be dangerous, and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. For Episode 25 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, safety experts Michael and Rick discuss why it's important to use fall protection when working with order pickers. And learn how much a fine for a serious injury cost one California company. Order pickers are …

There are several hazards that can occur in the workplace, but one that often goes unnoticed is narrow walkways. In Episode 24 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, safety experts Michael and Rick discuss the dangers of these walkways, the OSHA regulations, and how to safely navigate them. Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries eve…

For Episode 23 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, safety experts Michael and Rick discuss the importance of safety training for ladders. And how one California company was fined $10,000 when a serious injury occurred to an employee who was overreaching while hanging Christmas lights. Why is overreaching so dangerous? When working on a ladder, your body acts…

In the latest episode of OSHA Oops, Michael and Rick discuss the importance of forklift operator certification and training. With an average of 50,000 forklift-related injuries every year in the United States and 87 deaths annually, proper training is essential to avoid accidents, property damage, or even citations in the event of a serious injury.…

In the latest episode of the OSHA Oops! podcast, we take a closer look at emergency eyewash stations and showers. These life-saving devices are required by OSHA code in many workplaces, but unfortunately, not all employers are in compliance. One California company was recently fined $ for failure to provide accessible eyewash stations. According to…

Michael and Rick are safety experts and they discuss machine guarding and how it can end up being an OSHA fine. In Episode 20 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, they discuss the importance of guarding the point of operation on all machines. The point of operation is the part of the machine where the work is being done. If this area is not properly guarded, …

In the latest OSHA Oops, Episode 19, safety experts Michael and Rick discuss the importance of filling out and maintaining OSHA 300 Logs, or injury reports. While one California company was filling them out properly, they were cited due to failure to maintain records for the 5-year minimum, leading to further OSHA inspections for one small error. w…

For Episode 18 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, safety experts Michael and Rick discuss the eyewash stations and how to properly mark them so new employees can easily find their location. One company found out the hard way that failure to clearly make their eyewash station leads to more OSHA inspections in the future. www.GotSafety.com to learn more about…

Join Michael and Rick for OSHA Oops Episode 17 as they discuss the importance of having an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and how costly it can be for companies that don’t. www.GotSafety.com to learn more about our services and how we can help your company avoid fines Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GotSafety T…

For Episode 16 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, Michael and Rick discuss another of OSHA’s highest cited offenses, the failure to Lockout/Tagout machinery. While many employees in the manufacturing industry know the importance of lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance and machine set up procedures, there are many who fail to do so during cleaning pr…

In this episode, Michael and Rick discuss the importance of a company Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and how to avoid one of the most common citations issued by OSHA. An injury and illness prevention program is a proactive process to help employers find and fix workplace hazards before an accident occurs. Both employer and employee input are cr…

In Episode 14 of the OSHA Oops Podcast, join Michael and Rick as they discuss the importance of machine guards for machines 7 feet above the ground. Most of the time machine guards are thought of in machinery near the body, pinch points on conveyor belts, or areas where clothing can get caught. Today’s podcast will feature one company that paid nea…

This week’s OSHA Oops Podcast, lucky #13, features safety experts Michael and Rick as they discuss the difficulties presented by hand protection or gloves in the workplace. While most of the time the form of personal protective equipment protects the hands from injury, sometimes they can get caught in machinery and become a hazard. www.GotSafety.co…

In this episode of OSHA Oops, Michael, joined by Rick, discuss how one staffing agency was heavily fined for improper training of their temporary employees. And what your company can do to avoid such fines. Follow us on our social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GotSafety Twitter: https://twitter.com/GotSafety Instagram: https://www.insta…