Are Your Communities Using the OSHA Form 300?

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There is really no doubt that OSHA is picking up the pace with its inspections and they are quick to point violations at any time.  I keep regular tabs through a couple of blog sites and using Google alerts to keep me posted on current litigation.  No business is immune and certainly property management companies [...]

Fire Prevention and Protection for Property Management

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Count on one hand how many times you have had to put out a fire. How many fingers did you get to? For most of us actually puttingout a fire is not a usual occurrence and I am not talking about campfires. To be OSHA compliant it is important to have training on fire prevention and protection. Fires can happen when you least expect it and complacency and lack of training can be extremely dangerous to you, your team and your company.

Lead and Asbestos Safety and Awareness for Property Management

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LEAD:
New Rule Establishes Requirements to Protect Children During Renovation, Repair and Painting Activities that Disturb Lead-Based Paint
On March 31, 2008, to better protect children from lead-based paint hazards, EPA issued a new rule for home improvement contractors and maintenance professionals who renovate or repair pre-1978 housing, child care facilities or schools. The rule requires that by April 2010 [...]

Top Ten Safety Hazards for Apartment Maintenance Technicians

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Ladders-Do not try and use the top step or rung on a ladder.  Make sure the ladder is either securely tied off and/or has a firm footing on the ground.
Tools-Aged tools can be quite a hazard.  Inspect your tools regularly to make sure they are the safest tool for performing a task.  Whether they are [...]

Property Management Companies and OSHA Requirements

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Probably one of the most common human expressions we use is “I didn’t think it could happen to me”. Unforeseen occurrences can happen at any time.  At work even the most minor of situations can turn into a serious injury.  That is why it is OSHA required to have regular monthly apartment training safety talks [...]

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