Our unique model delivers ongoing support from an expert health & safety consultant working directly with you to assess your risk, develop a customized plan to mitigate those risks, then provide the insights and resources to deliver the results you need. And by having these services and resources bundled into one program, you benefit from a predictable monthly investment that’s a significant savings over purchasing them individually.
Health & Safety Consulting
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Serious Workplace Safety & Compliance
Safety is a top priority for every company that wants to protect its employees, its brand and its bottom line. With our expert safety consultants and comprehensive compliance programs, you can keep your workforce safe and meet the regulatory requirements of your business, from OSHA to MSHA, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, state agencies and more.
- Program Management
- Audits & Assessments
- Advisory
- Training
- MSHA
- Industrial Hygiene
OSHA Audits & Assessments
Our safety consultants will conduct a site audit and thorough assessment of your company’s safety policies, procedures, and roles and responsibilities to identify your company's compliance gaps, then recommend meaningful action and best practices. Our proprietary diagnostic audit includes a scoring and rating system to help you benchmark your results over time, prepare for an actual government, vendor or customer audit, and protect you in the event of litigation.
OSHA Advisory Services
One of the greatest challenges safety professionals face is when they don’t know what they don’t know. That’s why it can be critical to seek the help of an outside expert to eliminate blind spots and provide objective insights. When you need guidance to tackle the complexities of workplace safety best practices and regulatory requirements, we’re here to help.
OSHA Safety Training
Our safety consultants not only understand regulations and best practices, they understand how to incorporate the latest adult learning methods to improve learning retention across all types of employees. They’ll train your staff using a customized curriculum developed specifically for your company.
Mine Safety (MSHA)
Prevent mine-related fatalities, illnesses and injuries, while helping your company comply with the complex Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements thanks to assistance from our consultants. Their specialized expertise in this area will help keep your miners safe and your operation running smoothly.
Industrial Hygiene
Our industrial hygiene programs provide a complete solution for minimizing workplace hazards that can result in injury, illness or affect the well-being of workers. Service components may include a hazard assessment, ongoing monitoring, policy & procedure review and development, and supervisor and employee training.
As a client, you’ll work with one of J. J. Keller's certified industrial hygienists!
Our Areas of Expertise Include:
- Active Shooter
- Confined Spaces
- Electrical Safety
- Forklift Safety
- HazCom
- Industrial Hygiene
- Lockout / Tagout
- Mine Safety (MSHA)
- Oil & Gas
- OSHA 300 Recordkeeping
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- PPE
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Training
- Healthcare Safety
- Food Safety
- And More
Top 10 OSHA Violations
On September 17, Scott Ketcham, director for the directorate of enforcement programs for OSHA, announced the top 10 violations for fiscal year 2024 at the National Safety Council conference in Orlando. This list serves as a crucial reminder of the most common safety hazards in the workplace. Regular assessments and a robust safety and compliance program are essential to mitigate these risks and ensure a safe working environment.
#1 Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501)
6,307 Violations
This violation has topped the list for the fourteenth consecutive year. It involves the failure to provide adequate fall protection systems for employees working at heights.
Compliance Tips
- Ensure guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems are in place.
- Regularly inspect and maintain fall protection equipment.
- Train employees on proper use of fall protection systems.
#2 Hazard Communication (1910.1200)
2,888 Violations
This violation pertains to the failure to properly communicate hazardous chemical information to employees.
Compliance Tips
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals.
- Label all containers with appropriate hazard warnings.
- Provide training on hazard communication standards.
#3 Ladders (1926.1053)
2,573 Violations
Violations in this category involve improper use, maintenance, or inspection of ladders.
Compliance Tips
- Use ladders only for their intended purpose.
- Inspect ladders before each use for defects.
- Ensure ladders are on stable and level surfaces.
#4 Respiratory Protection (1910.134)
2,470 Violations
This violation involves the failure to provide adequate respiratory protection to employees exposed to harmful dust, fog, smoke, mist, gases, vapors, or sprays.
Compliance Tips
- Conduct regular fit testing and training.
- Maintain and inspect respiratory equipment.
- Implement a written respiratory protection program.
#5 Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)
2,443 Violations
This violation pertains to the failure to control hazardous energy during the servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Compliance Tips
- Develop and enforce a lockout/tagout program.
- Train employees on lockout/tagout procedures.
- Regularly inspect lockout/tagout devices.
#6 Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)
2,248 Violations
Violations in this category involve the improper operation and maintenance of powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts.
Compliance Tips
- Ensure operators are properly trained and certified.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance.
- Follow safe operating procedures.
#7 Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503)
2,050 Violations
This violation involves the failure to provide adequate training on fall protection systems and procedures.
Compliance Tips
- Conduct comprehensive fall protection training.
- Document all training sessions.
- Regularly update training materials.
#8 Scaffolding (1926.451)
1,873 Violations
This violation pertains to the improper construction, use, and maintenance of scaffolding.
Compliance Tips
- Ensure scaffolding is erected and dismantled by qualified personnel.
- Inspect scaffolding before each use.
- Provide guardrails and other fall protection measures.
#9 Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102)
1,814 Violations
This violation involves the failure to provide adequate eye and face protection to employees exposed to hazards.
Compliance Tips
- Provide appropriate eye and face protection.
- Ensure equipment fits properly and is in good condition.
- Train employees on the proper use and maintenance of protective equipment.
#10 Machine Guarding (1910.212)
1,541 Violations
This violation pertains to the failure to provide adequate guarding for machinery to protect operators and other employees from hazards.
Compliance Tips
- Install and maintain machine guards.
- Conduct regular inspections of guarding systems.
- Train employees on the importance of machine guarding.
- Fall Protectioin
- HazCom
- Ladders
- Respiratory Protection
- LOTO
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Fall Protection Training
- Scaffolding
- PPE
- Machine Guarding
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