Drug Testing in the Workplace

Drug Testing in the Workplace

A very important, and often overlooked topic, of safety in the workplace is drug testing. Many daily tasks such as forklift operating, machine operating, or working at elevated heights are considered dangerous under good conditions. These already dangerous job...
Avoid Environmental Violations!

Avoid Environmental Violations!

We’ve been monitoring violation activity and speaking with new clients directly impacted by recent inspections, resulting in unexpected fines. Environmental Enforcement is getting stricter and more and more companies are being cited for violations and typically with a...
October Fire Safety and Prevention Month

October Fire Safety and Prevention Month

Although the official Fire Prevention week is October 8-12, we at PTP join the entire US fire service teams and recognize October as fire prevention month! Fire prevention is usually conveyed to the public with an emphasis on residential housing and educating...
OSHA Heat Standard- Is There a Legitimate Need?

OSHA Heat Standard- Is There a Legitimate Need?

Let’s talk about heat. Excessive heat exposure is a growing issue that has killed 783 U.S. workers and injured over 70,000 workers since 1992. As of now, OSHA does not have a standard in place to protect workers from heat exposure. OSHA has advised employers to use...
Safety Culture:  Invest & Engage Your Workforce

Safety Culture: Invest & Engage Your Workforce

A truly safe workplace starts with a safety culture that begins at the top. It follows OSHA Standards and other safety related practices that go above and beyond. A good culture is one that dives deeper to change the thought processes around safety, making safe...
ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: Air Compliance

ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: Air Compliance

What is it and who is affected? NJDEP issued an update on August 22, 2018 discussing a change to pre-NJEMS air permits (permits beginning with PCP96 or PCP97). The NJDEP is actively working on fixing an issue which will result in revised renewal invoices that may now...