Compliance

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Surprise OSHA Fines Now Top $165K – What Execs Need to Know About Inspection Triggers

A surprise OSHA inspection is no longer a “plant‑floor issue.” It is a real‑time test of your company’s resilience, brand trust, and enterprise value. Citations and the accompanying public press release can appear on OSHA’s searchable website within 24 hours, influencing

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What a Chief Experience Officer Should Know Before an Unannounaced OSHA Visit

Surprise OSHA inspections do more than test regulatory compliance – they test the credibility of your brand promise. Because citations, press releases, and social‑media chatter are public within hours, the worker‑ and customer‑experience you curate can unravel just as quickly.

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OSHA Audit Controls for 2025: How to Avoid Repeat Citations and Maximize Inspector Readiness

For Compliance Managers, an OSHA surprise inspection is where strategic governance meets operational reality. The inspector’s questions, sampling methods, and document requests test not only safety performance but the strength of your compliance management system – policies, controls, and evidence

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What Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Officers Need to Know Before an OSHA Surprise Visit

When a Compliance Safety & Health Officer (CSHO) walks through the gate without notice, the OHS team – not HR – becomes the front line. From programmed National Emphasis Program (NEP) inspections to unprogrammed visits after a complaint, successful outcomes

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What HR Generalists Wish They Knew Before That OSHA Surprise Visit

Unannounced inspections are OSHA’s most powerful enforcement tool. They arrive without warning, follow a strict legal script, and can cost an organization up to $165,514 per willful or repeat violation in 2025. Yet most citations stem from hazards that HR teams could have

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Drug Free Doesn’t Mean Compassion-Free

Supporting Employees Through the Screening Process From Policy to People: Why Employers Set the Tone Drug-free workplace programs exist primarily to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and the public. But how those programs are implemented – the language used, the

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RTO Reality Check: Getting Drug Testing Right in a Hybrid Workforce

In our last whitepaper, RTO Reality Check: You’ve Got Remote Workers, Hybrid Workers, In-Office Workers – Do You Have One Drug Testing Program That Actually Works for All of Them?, we discussed how many drug screening programs employed by organizations

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RTO Reality Check: You’ve Got Remote Workers, Hybrid Workers, In-Office Workers – Do You Have One Drug Testing Program That Actually Works for All of Them?

The Post-Pandemic Patchwork Over the past five years, employers have adopted a range of workplace models, including fully remote teams, hybrid setups, and traditional in-office roles. According to Forbes, one in five workers is now working remotely, with 16% of

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Ahead of the Curve: How 2025 Drug Screening Trends Impact Your Workplace

As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of workplace drug screening is undergoing significant transformations. Evolving regulations, technological advancements, and shifting societal attitudes are reshaping how employers approach drug testing. HR professionals face mounting pressure to stay compliant – without

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Why Does Scheduling a Drug Screen Still Feel Like a DMV Visit?

Fixing the Clunky Parts of Health Compliance (Without More Paperwork) As part of our ongoing series exploring the roadblocks HR teams face when scheduling drug screenings – and how BlueHive is making it easier – we’re excited to bring you