If you’re not immediately sure what to do, have a look at the Tips & Help in your SafetyEvidence app or call us. For emergencies, call 911 or other local emergency services.
Be sure to have SafetyEvidence help record the incident.
FAQ 23: What’s the worst that can happen to me, as a person conducting an undertaking, if I’m not OSHA compliant?
You can get financially penalized (fined), the authorities can close the doors to your business or you can go to jail. In extreme cases all 3 scenarios may apply. In other scenarios, if your building is not to code, you may be forced to move out with immediate effect.
Additionally, a negative incident could be written up in the newspapers resulting in negative press and bad social media ratings, all of which affect your public relations.
View the video: 9 businesses shut down
http://www.recordnet.com/news/20170607/9-miracle-mile-businesses-shut-down-over-code-violations
We believe, if any of these business owners had been using the SafetyEvidence App, without doubt, they would not have been shut down.
OSHA Penalties
| Type of Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Serious Other-Than-Serious Posting Requirements | $12,675 per violation |
| Failure to Abate | $12,675 per day beyond the abatement date |
| Willful or Repeated | $126,749 per violation |
First 8 fatalities for CY17 in the USA (to date, as at August 21, 2017 a total of 357 work-related fatalities have been reported to USA Authorities).
| Date of Incident | City and State | Hazard Description | Inspection Number | Federal or State Plan | Citation Issued Related to Fatality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2017 | Todd, North Carolina | Worker died after being struck by falling tree. | 1201910 | State Plan | Yes |
| 01/04/2017 | Belfield, North Dakota | Worker died in oil field explosion/fire. | 1201078 | Federal | Yes |
| 01/04/2017 | Rotan, Texas | Worker fatally crushed between two pieces of machinery. | 1201002 | Federal | Yes |
| 01/03/2017 | Cut And Shoot, Texas | Worker died in fall from tree. | 1200354 | Federal | No |
| 01/03/2017 | Glendale, Kentucky | Worker fatally stabbed by resident. | 1200926 | State Plan | Yes |
| 01/03/2017 | La Verkin, Utah | Worker died after being struck by excavator counterweight. | 1201140 | State Plan | No |
| 01/03/2017 | Mount Pleasant, Texas | Worker died after being struck by tanker truck. | 1202375 | Federal | Yes |
| 01/03/2017 | Shakopee, Minnesota | Worker died in fall inside grain tank. | 1200640 | State Plan | Yes |
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (2011 forward)
| Year | Annual |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4693 |
| 2012 | 4628 |
| 2013 | 4585 |
| 2014 | 4821 |
| 2015 | 4836 |
FAQ 22: Is SafetyEvidence able to continue to provide so much for so little?
Yes. We have a Company Policy not to change our subscription prices, ever, ceteris paribus.
Since conception in 2001, prices have never changed and leveraging technology has allowed us to continually improve our efficiencies without raising subscription prices. This is an ethos and legacy we are intent on maintaining.
The small monthly price, however, is no reflection on our ability to deliver a solid, robust system.
We operate on very small margins and pass the savings derived from advances in technology on to you.
Safety & health consulting has never been done on such a mass scale and you can be part of it. In time, all workplace safety and health for SME’s without unique challenges will follow this methodology.
FAQ 21: Is there a SafetyEvidence setup or activation fee?
No. We do this all online so there is no need for us to charge you an activation fee. However, on our part, there is a lot of initial setup work and data entry of your employee names during the first few days. Cancel anytime within the first 30 days to get your full 100% refund which is your Money Back Guarantee. Thereafter give us one (1) calendar month notice for cancellation. We’re confident you’ll stick with us!
To summarize, SafetyEvidence does all the ‘data entry’ for you from day one. We drive and build your Safety & Health program. We take all the heavy lifting off your plate and generate high-quality feedback every month on areas where you can save money or improve compliance.
FAQ 20: What are my payment options?
We currently accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners, Discover credit/debit cards, (eChecks, ACH, automated debit orders and Paypal coming soon).
Additional payment methods are also available in some countries so request your desired method to support@safetyevidence.com and we’ll give you feedback.
FAQ 19: Do volunteer staff need to be inducted and included?
Yes. All workers including volunteers, temporary staff, part-timers, casuals and contractors need to be inducted into your business and included in your employee count for purposes of this subscription.
.. And, just as important: Host employers must treat temporary workers like any other workers in terms of training and safety and health protections.