Posts by Melissa Wesemann
Visit IFO Group at Safety 2022 Exposition
Visit IFO Group at Safety 2022 Exposition June 27-29, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Booth #1550. Expo Hours Monday, June 27 from 11:15am – 4:30pm Tuesday, June 28 from 8:45am – 4:15pm Wednesday June 29 from 8:45am – 12:30pm Interested in booking a set time and date to meet…
Read MoreEffective Training within a Workplace Safety Program
Did you know that the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has more than 100 standards that contain training requirements? Quality safety and health training is an important element of a workplace safety program as it helps prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. Effective training also encourages workers through educating and empowering to advocate for safer…
Read MoreA Structured Approach to Incident Investigation
We are often called to assist after a catastrophic accident, especially those involving a fire, explosion, structural collapse, toxic chemical release, pipeline failure, occupational fatality and/or major injury. These types of incidents trigger immediate cascading consequences including intense regulatory and media scrutiny, notifications to insurers, and the involvement of numerous affected stakeholders. All of this…
Read MoreIndustrial Security Preparation and Planning
In light of recent “active shooter” incidents occurring around the country, employers need to strongly consider improving their planning and preparation for an active shooter or other violent incidents in their workplaces. For many organizations, workplace violence planning starts and stops with telling their employees to dial 911 and let law enforcement deal with any incidents. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreThird Party Audits Should be an Integral Part of Your Audit Program
As consultants, we are frequently asked to conduct a variety of third-party audits ranging in scope from corporate management systems to process safety management compliance and an incredible diversity of topics in between. A question that we are frequently asked is: Why should we invest time and financial resources into third party auditing? Some typical…
Read More2022 Exposition & In-Person Event Calendar
As a service-focused company, we place importance on personal contact. Listed below is our 2022 trade show calendar to find out when you can meet us in person – we look forward to seeing you soon! Date Conference Location April 22 Gulf Coast AIHA/ASSP Houston, TX Houston, TX May 23 – 25 AIHce EXPO Music…
Read MoreLawyer Monthly: An interview with David Prince, Managing Consultant at IFO Group
Workplace Safety Management: How to Respond to a Catastrophe No business is immune to disaster, and none should take workplace safety for granted. Hear from David Prince, Managing Consultant at IFO Group, who explores what happens in the lead-up to a catastrophic incident and how it can be dealt with in the aftermath. How can…
Read MoreProcess Safety Management (PSM): What you need to know to develop an OSHA compliant program
Does your worksite have a covered process? Do you have on-site storage of chemicals? Do your workers handle or move highly hazardous chemicals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is likely that you need to develop an OSHA compliant Process Safety Management (PSM) program. The unexpected release of highly hazardous toxic,…
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