At Full Steam Staffing we aim to be an extended resource for our clients. We not only want to be a staffing provider for manufacturing and administrative support but available for questions and concerns regarding management and safety. This week we are taking a look back at the top blog posts of 2014. It seems the most popular subject among our clients and readers is information on OSHA requirements and regulations. Here are the top 3 articles of the year.

OSHA Insights: Emergency Action Plans.

We took a look at the OSHA requirements for emergency action plans. We discussed the need for written and oral communications, the minimum requirements necessary, alarm systems, and how to train and review with new and current employees. It is essential that manufacturing facilities have the right emergency action plans in place to ensure the safety of their employees.

OSHA Insights: Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Later in the year we shared some insights about portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. We discussed the importance of extinguishers, approved and unapproved extinguishers for the workplace, and the maintained of the units. We also talked about the classes of fires and the appropriate extinguishers as well as the distance between units in the facility.

OSHA Insights: Guarding Floor and Wall Openings.

Another popular blog post this year was information about floor and wall openings. We discussed the different types of openings such as staircases, manholes, and windows. We shared the OSHA requirements for ensuring employee safety while they work in proximity of these openings. It is important for everyone to understand the necessary precautions surrounding office and manufacturing safety.