Category: Blog

Level-up Your Safety Committee With eGage’s Online Class
June 25, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

Has your safety committee turned into a maintenance laundry list?  Is it just a platform for employee complaints without any action? Do you feel the burden of safety communication, compliance, and inspections falls solely on your shoulders?  Are you anxious about an unexpected OSHA inspection?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then
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Machine Tool Guarding and OSHA Compliance
June 14, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

Just because your Grandfather could have used it doesn’t mean OSHA ‘grandfathered’ it.   Machine tool safety is paramount in any industrial setting.   One common misconception is that older tools, often deemed as “grandfathered,” are exempt from current safety standards.  This blog will debunk that myth and provide essential guidelines for maintaining and assessing the
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Should Your Supervisor Be Earning Overtime?
May 23, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

The new salary threshold to qualify employees as exempt from overtime is fast approaching. Is your organization prepared? Now is the ideal time to audit job classifications regarding exempt versus non-exempt employee categorizations. Incorrect overtime classifications remain one of the most commonly litigated wage and hour violations. Simply giving employees a title like Supervisor or
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Team Building: From Dysfunction to Collaboration
May 8, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

Having a group comprised of top talent sounds like a recipe for success, right? Well, not necessarily. As paradoxical as it may seem, even teams stacked with high-performing individuals can falter if collaboration isn’t prioritized. The key lies in understanding and leveraging the diverse skills and personalities within the team, while also navigating the inevitable
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Gen Z Voices: Insights Straight from the Source
April 19, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

Recently, I found myself amidst a roundtable of business owners. The conversation veered towards their reluctance to hire Gen Z employees due to high turnover rates and a supposed lack of work ethic. As they discussed their struggles with integrating Gen Z into their workforce, I posed a crucial question: What was their succession plan
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PUMP Act: Bathrooms Aren’t Suitable
April 3, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

Did you know that the PUMP Act (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers) requires employers to provide nursing moms with a private space to pump milk? But here’s the kicker – it can’t be a bathroom. And let’s be real, who wants to pump milk in a workplace bathroom? Not exactly the most sanitary
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Legal Highs – Cannabis and the Workplace
March 21, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

The intersection of cannabis legalization and workplace safety is akin to a rollercoaster ride through a legal maze. As more states greenlight laws to protect the rights of both medical and recreational cannabis users, employers are grappling with the challenge of maintaining a drug-free workplace while respecting individual liberties. A whirlwind of new state laws
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Workplace Conflict: The Million Dollar Question
March 11, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

In every workplace, drama is like an unwelcome guest crashing the party. It’s disruptive, uncomfortable, and can sour the atmosphere faster than expired milk in the break room fridge! Employee conflicts are inevitable, but how we navigate and resolve them speaks volumes about the culture and health of an organization. Workplace conflicts can arise from
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OSHA’s Second Most Cited Standard: Hazard Communication
March 6, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

In the fast-paced routine of daily work life, it’s easy to overlook the lurking dangers concealed behind mundane tasks. Imagine this: a typical day at work, a cleaning crew diligently conducting a deep cleaning on the floors, when suddenly, a spillage occurs. A bottle of ammonia-based cleaner topples over, filling the air with noxious fumes.
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Navigating Background Checks: Understanding FCRA Compliance
February 26, 2024 Blog Tracy Aparo

In the realm of employment, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) serves as a cornerstone, shaping the landscape of background checks to ensure privacy and fairness. Every employer should acquaint themselves with FCRA guidelines, particularly when vetting potential employees. Presently, across 37 states and over 150 cities and counties nationwide, the “ban the box” initiative
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