Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
In many jobs, a fall arrest system can mean the difference between life and death. But that lifesaving harness may not work at a critical moment if it is not properly cared for.
Pre-planning and proper maintenance will ensure fall arrest systems are functioning when they are needed. The following actions are recommended to0 protect the integrity of fall arrest systems: (more…)
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
FREEHOLD, N.J. — U.S. marshals accompanied by special agents from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General today seized a vehicle at the residence of Richard Kohler, president of Brocon Petroleum Inc., after Brocon Petroleum and Kohler failed to pay $7,500 in back wages to a former employee. The
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
The document below was just issued by OSHA detailing their position regarding painting and decaling hard hats. Many of you may be confused by conflicting information that has been given. Their are two situations that you must be aware of. Number 1 does the manufacturer prohibit the placing of decals or painting (more…)
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Two workers performing maintenance on the roof of the new Cowboy’s Stadium were injured today in a fall. They failed to wear the required fall protection. Click link below for more information.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
November was a busy month for Southwest Missouri Safety Co., LLC. With our Thursday Construction 10 Hour OSHA Course, we have kept a very active schedule. If you have not (more…)
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Check us out in the News-Leader.
Owner Ron Hinds recently was featured in a business spotlight in the News-Leader. Click on the Link below to read the full article.
Monday, November 9th, 2009
With the new Administration in Washington and a Democratic dominated Congress, OSHA is becoming more and more aggressive in developing new standards, standard enforcement, and proposing higher penalties for standard violations. With the appointments of Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Acting Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health Jordan Barab the message is clear, the enforcement of the standards is a priority for the new Administration. (more…)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
We have been contacted by several companies inquiring as to how they can prevent OSHA Citations. We always stress the importance of a strong safety program that includes an enforced discipline policy for violating the company’s safety program, constant training, consistent job site audits, strong safety analysis, and a motivated work force.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The month of September was a busy month for Southwest Missouri Safety co. LLC. With classes held in First Aid/CPR, Competent Person (Excavations), 10 hour OSHA, Flagging Safety and traveling to other areas to conduct training. Our new training center in Nixa Mo. is quite successful and we look forward to expanding.
