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02/13/2019

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Podcast – Top 10 Most Commonly Cited OSHA Violations

Check out our latest episode about the top 10 most commonly cited OSHA violations and what you can do to protect your workers and your business. One of the things we talk about forever is OSHA’s top 10 violations. They’ve been doing this since the 1980s, and what’s interesting to me is that even […]

01/17/2019

By The Lawson Group

Podcast – Why You Need a Lockout-Tagout Program

Check out the first episode in our new podcast to learn about the value of creating a lock-out tag-out program. One of the things we get involved in a lot is helping companies with lockout-tagout programs. A lot of it is because of the fact that OSHA has actually been inside of them. Lockout-tagout […]

12/17/2018

By The Lawson Group

If you are renovating or demolishing and old building, you need to pay attention to Asbestos!

A lot of the companies that call us are renovating or demolishing (demo) older buildings. Many have been through this before and “know the drill”. Many are first time contractors who have heard that they need to be concerned about asbestos but are not sure why. They need to know for god reason. The EPA […]

12/11/2018

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Safety and Health Hazards in an Office Environment

Although we have been in the Health and Safety business for over forty years, we rarely get asked to look at office safety issues. While there is a perception that offices are relatively safe places to work, there are still plenty of ways for people to get hurt. These are some of the common hazards […]

11/29/2018

By The Lawson Group

What’s the Difference Between CO and CO2 – and When Do They Become Harmful

Two substances that are often confused with each other – but shouldn’t be – are carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Here’s what you need to know about CO and CO2, and when you should start worrying about them. Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is not naturally occurring and is considered toxic to humans. […]

11/07/2018

By The Lawson Group

Does OSHA Compliance Matter?

When it comes to worker health and safety, an employer has two liabilities: the liability that a worker will get hurt on the job and the liability of an OSHA inspection. It is our professional opinion that an injury to an employee, especially a key employee, is a much greater liability. It is also our […]