Workplace Safety: OSHA Compliance for Manufacturing Companies

Workplace safety : OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict standards for the manufacturing sector. The aim is to prevent and reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, many of which are preventable and due to negligence. In fact, there were 373,300 recorded incidences of non-fatal injuries on the manufacturing work floor in 2020, according to a  U.S. […]

Streamlining FDA Compliance Training for Pharmaceutical Companies

FDA compliance

U.S. pharmaceutical companies are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It oversees every step of the process, from the manufacturing to the advertising of drugs and medical devices. This makes pharmaceutical training on FDA compliance critical. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines, reputational damage, and civil lawsuits. Give your staff the […]

Navigating HIPAA Compliance: Pharmaceutical Best Practices

HIPAA Compliance

Under provision §160.103, any health sector involved in the “sale or dispensing of a drug, device, or equipment,” is subject to HIPAA laws. This entails the pharmaceutical industry, even those based overseas if they serve U.S. clients and exchange information electronically. Compliance isn’t always easy in practice, especially with the seemingly endless page-after-page of formal […]

Safety and Compliance training in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

gxp training

GmP guidelines establish compliance and safety standards for work floor operations and product quality assurance. The regulations are set by governing bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PIC/S). The guidelines are extensive and can be cumbersome to navigate. Fortunately, training in pharmaceutical manufacturing can be managed on a […]

Safety and Compliance in Manufacturing: A Guide to E-learning Solutions

Manufacturing and Safety e-learning

Safety is paramount in an industry that involves heavy use of assemblies and machinery. Employee welfare should be at the core of every safety and compliance plan. It starts with education, and the optimal way to get your employees up to speed is via e-learning solutions. Learn how online training fosters adherence to compliance and […]

From Compliance to Competency: How LMS Drives Employee Growth

Regulatory compliance with dokeos LMS

In September 2023, the California-based healthcare agency LA Care Health Plan paid $130,000 in penalties and had to present a corrective action plan to HIPAA. The penalty stemmed from a processing error that enabled customers to access the data of other members. Exposed information included names, addresses, and member identification numbers. Regulatory bodies for most […]

Regulatory Compliance Made Simple with Digital Learning

Regulatory compliance training with Dokeos LMS

The online corporate compliance training market is estimated to reach US$14.1 billion by 2029, according to Globenewswire. Regulatory compliance exists in most industries in one form or another. While regulations can be a headache to follow, they exist to ensure data integrity, staff wellness, and customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, it isn’t always efficient from a time […]

How Dokeos LMS Protects Its Client’s Data

The U.S. has taken great strides in recent years to establish digital sovereignty. Globally-adopted regulations include the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additional protocols may be enforced at the federal and state levels, as well as industry levels. Examples include the Gramm-Leach-Bliley ACT (GLBA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for […]

The Importance of GXP Training in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

GXP guidelines may seem extraordinarily difficult to follow, given the length, complex language framing, and constant updates. However, staying in compliance is critical for the welfare of everyone involved, from the assembly line employees to the end consumers. Here are the major highlights regarding GXP in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Find out how compliance benefits […]