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Is Your Hazard Communication Program Up to Snuff?

April 17, 2019
Toby Graham
Dealer-RSS, Insurance RSS, Safety, Safety RSS

The people at OSHA care about communication so much, in fact, that they’ve developed a Hazard Communication Standard. The HCS requires organizations to adopt a hazard communication program, and applies to all employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces.

What Your Ex-Mod Says About Your Business

April 17, 2019
Toby Graham
Dealer-RSS, HR RSS, Insurance RSS, Safety, Safety RSS

Your ex-mod is a key indicator of your organization’s overall health, performance, and EHS outcomes—from regulatory risk to employee turnover.

What are Experience Modifiers? Your Score Can Save You Money

Your EHS outcomes could be escalating your workers’ compensation insurance premium. To understand why, you need to understand your experience modifier.

Ensure Environment Health and Safety Compliance With the EHS Checklist

April 10, 2019
Toby Graham
Dealer-RSS, Insurance RSS, Safety, Safety RSS

The Environment Health and Safety Compliance Checklist itemizes the critical documents, training, and procedures many state and federal agencies require.

FMLA & CFRA Explained

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to reach out and call someone! This is especially true if the person on the other end of the line can help me solve something confounding like knowing where federal Family…

Best Hiring Strategies: Thoughts From a New Hire

As a new hire at KPA, and having been on both sides of the interviewing table, I’m familiar with interview styles and how widely varied they can be! As a manager, you want a candidate with the right skills who’s the right “fit” with the team.

Ask the HR Expert — Exempt or Non-Exempt?

April 6, 2019
Jill Schaefer
Dealer-RSS, HR, HR RSS

Q: Right now, I’m recruiting for an inside sales position. How do I know if this position or any other positions that I recruit for should be exempt or non-exempt?

Ask the HR Expert — FMLA

March 11, 2019
Jill Schaefer
HR

I have an employee who is out sick and will need surgery. I need to know if we're supposed to ask him if he wants FMLA or if he needs to request FMLA himself? Also, if he says he wants it, what forms and guidelines do I need to follow?

What OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Rules Really Mean for Employers

March 5, 2019
Jill Schaefer
Safety

It’s going on two years since the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its final rule on walking-working surfaces and fall protection standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less confusing! Not to worry. We're here to break it down for you.

Forklift Safety: Simple Mistakes Can Cause Tragedy

February 24, 2019
KPA
Safety

Does your facility have storage space or a warehouse? Do you utilize forklifts? Do your personnel and your forklifts share the same space throughout the day? Chances are, the answer is yes. And although forklifts can make tasks easier and more time efficient, they can also cause serious injury.