01/27/2026
OSHA standards are precise, hierarchical, and often misunderstood. This article breaks down how to read OSHA citations like 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2), explains how to navigate OSHA?s website to find exact requirements, and introduces how modern tools, including AI, can help safety professionals interpret standards more efficiently and confidently.
01/18/2026
In an era of escalating workplace risks and costs, exceeding $50 billion annually in direct injury expenses alone (Liberty Mutual 2025), proactive safety investments deliver strong returns, often 24%+ ROI while slashing incident rates up to 74%. This updated 2026 guide explores Return on Safety Investment (ROSI), explaining how to calculate it by comparing hazard prevention costs against potential incident losses. Featuring seven proven cost estimation methods (from approximate "horseback" guesses to detailed vendor quotes), a real-world example showing 1,150% ROSI, and practical tips, it highlights how Simple Safety Coach's Safety Observations feature makes quantifying safety value effortless for compliance-focused teams.
01/08/2026
For decades, workplace safety programs have been measured by what didn’t happen: fewer injuries, fewer OSHA citations, fewer lost-time cases. While these metrics still matter, they only tell part of the story — and often too late.
Leading organizations are shifting focus toward something far more proactive: tracking safety participation.
Safety participation measures what employees and supervisors actively do to prevent incidents — observations submitted, near misses reported, training completed, inspections performed, hazards corrected, and safety meetings attended. When tracked correctly, participation becomes one of the strongest predictors of long-term safety performance.
12/17/2025
In many industries, safety leaders face a persistent challenge: how do you capture meaningful safety observations when your workforce is constantly changing, widely distributed, or rarely sits at a desk?
Construction crews rotate job sites. Warehousing and logistics operations run multiple shifts with seasonal labor. Energy, utilities, and general industry environments rely heavily on contractors and subcontractors. In these environments, traditional safety management systems—built around named users, logins, and structured workflows—often fall short.
Yet the need to capture safety observations in these environments is greater than ever.
This is where a simpler, more accessible approach becomes essential.
11/24/2025
By 2026, "I think the latest Confined Space checklist is in that shared drive somewhere" will no longer be an acceptable answer when OSHA shows up unannounced. Penalties are climbing past $17,000 per serious violation, inspectors want proof of inspections in seconds, and employees on night shift or at remote sites need the current Lockout/Tagout or Bloodborne Pathogens checklist on their phone-right now. Companies still managing inspection checklists in Word docs, PDFs, and email chains are exposing themselves to six-figure fines and preventable incidents simply because someone used a 2021 version. This article reveals why 2026 is the breaking point for decentralized checklists, the hidden costs of inaction, and how Simple Safety Coach gives EHS professionals a cloud-based, automatically updated repository of over 50 regulator-ready inspection checklists-plus the power to build unlimited custom ones in minutes.
11/16/2025
In today's regulatory climate, demonstrating top-tier safety isn't just about compliance - it's about culture, credibility, and competitive advantage. The SHARP program from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes small to medium-sized worksites that operate exemplary safety and health management systems. This article explains what SHARP is, which companies should explore it, and how Simple Safety Coach can streamline your path toward SHARP recognition.
11/08/2025
Lithium-ion batteries are common in today?s workplaces, powering tools, devices, and equipment. But when damaged or improperly charged, they can pose fire and injury risks. This article breaks battery safety down into clear, practical steps that employees and supervisors can follow, with guidance on storage, charging areas, recognizing warning signs, and responding to incidents.
10/16/2025
As I'm sure you are already aware, OSHA updated its civil penalty structure for 2025, raising fines for serious, willful, and repeated violations. These changes make it more important than ever for employers to proactively identify hazards and ensure compliance. Small businesses also now have expanded opportunities for penalty reductions when hazards are corrected promptly.
09/03/2025
Employers would be well advised to keep the focus on maintaining a safe workplace, even with OSHA being less proactive.
06/20/2023
It's so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands, that it can become too easy to lose track of the basics behind workplace safety. This is just a reminder post that everything starts with the employee and resonates throughout the organization from there.
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