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Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, hazard communication, and electrical — these five citations account for the majority of OSHA fines in construction every year. Here's what to look for.
Questions? Contact Us →Most employers either over-record or under-record injuries. Understanding the difference between a recordable incident and a reportable one can save you from unnecessary citations.
Questions? Contact Us →A toolbox talk that gets read off a paper and signed at 6 AM isn't safety training — it's paperwork. Here's what effective toolbox talks actually look like in the field.
Questions? Contact Us →When an injury happens, the instinct is to blame the worker. But most incidents have systemic causes that, left unaddressed, will produce the same result again.
Questions? Contact Us →OSHA requirements depend on your industry, size, and citation history. Here's a straight answer to the question most small contractors never think to ask.
Questions? Contact Us →OSHA requires a written Emergency Action Plan for most workplaces. It doesn't have to be complicated — here's what it needs to cover and how to keep it useful.
Questions? Contact Us →Required at 6 ft in construction, 4 ft in general industry. Covers guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems.
Requires SDS for all hazardous chemicals, proper labeling, and employee training on chemical hazards in the workplace.
Energy control procedures required before servicing or maintaining equipment. Covers electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical energy.
Employers with 10+ employees in high-hazard industries must maintain OSHA 300 logs. 300A summary must be posted Feb 1 – April 30.
Employers must assess workplace hazards, provide appropriate PPE, and train employees on proper use, care, and limitations.
At least one employee per job site must be trained in first aid when a medical facility is not in near proximity to the workplace.
Scaffolds must be designed by a qualified person, erected and dismantled under supervision, and inspected before each work shift.
GFCI protection required on construction sites. All electrical equipment must be inspected before use and damaged cords removed from service.
Standards, enforcement data, compliance assistance, and the full Code of Federal Regulations for general industry and construction.
Visit OSHA.gov →Free consultation programs, compliance guides, and resources specifically designed for small and medium-size employers.
OSHA Small Business →Research-based guidance on occupational health hazards, industry-specific safety resources, and health risk assessments.
Visit NIOSH →CPR guidelines, AED information, and resources for workplace cardiac emergency preparedness.
Visit AHA →Interactive online tool covering the most common construction hazards with standards, photos, and abatement guidance.
Construction eTool →State-level occupational safety resources and consultation services available to Arkansas employers through the Department of Workforce Services.
Arkansas ADWS →Reach out directly — Justin is happy to point you in the right direction, no strings attached.