Natural gas is one of the most common fuels used in manufacturing, food service, and building operations — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood hazards. Even small leaks can pose serious risks if not handled systematically. A strong response and investigation protocol protects people, property, and compliance standing with OSHA and NFPA requirements.

On October 21, 2024, OSHA issued a letter of interpretation titled “Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Feasibility and ‘Alternative Methods’”.In that letter, OSHA addressed a question concerning when power must remain required for set-ups or change-over tasks (e.g., inching/jogging operations) and whether a true “alternative method” to energy isolation was allowed.

Most businesses have a snow removal plan — but few have a flash freeze response plan. That gap can be costly. A sudden temperature drop can turn wet pavement into black ice in minutes, creating dangerous conditions for workers, visitors, and vehicles before a plow or salter even arrives.

If you’ve ever read a JHA that listed “PPE” as the only control, you already know the issue. Most Job Hazard Analyses fail not because safety professionals don’t care — but because the process itself is misunderstood.

Most organizations treat safety as a regulatory requirement—something to satisfy OSHA and insurance carriers.
Forward-thinking companies know it can be far more: a competitive differentiator that attracts clients, investors, and top talent

When launching a new company, it’s easy to focus on product development, marketing, and investor pitches while treating safety as a future concern.
But workplace injuries can derail growth faster than a funding shortfall.
From unexpected medical costs to reputational damage, a single serious incident can cripple a young business.

Embedding a strong safety culture from the first hire is not just risk management—it’s a strategic advantage.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures save lives.
Yet despite decades of regulation under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, failures remain a top cause of serious workplace injuries and fatalities.

For decades, OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program (29 CFR 1910.95) has centered on annual audiograms—tests that measure how much hearing loss has already occurred.
While essential, audiograms are reactive. They can only tell you after damage has taken place.

For decades, the traditional 3×3 or 5×5 risk matrix has been the cornerstone of workplace safety assessments. It’s simple, familiar, and easy to print on a clipboard. But simplicity can be a liability. These matrices often reduce complex hazards into rigid “high, medium, low” boxes. They rarely capture multiple overlapping hazards, fast-changing work conditions, or the unpredictable human factors that drive real-world incidents.