OSHA & workplace safety

OSHA Top 10 Most-Cited Standards

Annual ranking of the most frequently cited OSHA violations — fall protection, HazCom, scaffolding, LOTO, and more

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) — 29 CFR 1910.147

Control of hazardous energy standard — procedures, training, periodic inspections, and common citations

Is Georgia an OSHA State?

Federal vs state OSHA jurisdiction, Georgia's public-employee plan, free consultation through GTRI

Fire Watch — When, Why & How

OSHA hot work requirements, fire watch duties, documentation, and compliance

Hazard Communication (HazCom/GHS)

Written HazCom program, GHS labels and pictograms, SDS format, container labeling, and training requirements

Permit-Required Confined Spaces

Atmospheric testing order, entry permits, attendant/entrant/supervisor roles, and rescue planning

Fall Protection — General Industry vs Construction

4-foot vs 6-foot triggers, guardrails, safety nets, PFAS, anchorage requirements, and equipment inspection

PPE Selection Guide

Hazard assessment, PPE by body region, NFPA 70E arc flash categories, and employer obligations

Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)

Respirator types, fit testing, medical evaluation, IDLH atmospheres, and filter selection

OSHA Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904)

OSHA 300 Log, recording criteria, first aid vs recordable, electronic submission, and 5-year retention