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OSHA Launches Program to Protect High-Risk Workers from COVID-19

In response to an executive order from President Biden, OSHA has released details on how it will focus in on worker safety and health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Forklift Training Basics

If you use forklifts at your facility, you know you have to train your operators. OSHA's standards for Powered Industrial Trucks at 29 CFR 1910.178 require all forklift operators to receive a combination of formal instruction and hands-on experience.

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

A new guidance from the Mine Safety and Health Administration outlines steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for coal miners.

Employees and the COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Encourage Vaccination Thoughtfully

Employees and the COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Encourage Vaccination Thoughtfully

Employers have a fine line to walk with it comes to encouraging vaccination without enforcing it.

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

Oklahoma Construction Contractor Cited for Repeat Trenching, Excavation Hazards

The consequences of unsafe trench, excavation work can be fatal.

Workers Want to Return to the Office, But Only if Safety is First Priority

Workers Want to Return to the Office, But Only if Safety is First Priority

A new study found that 85 percent of workers want to return to the office, but only if COVID-19 precautions are put in place.

Tips on Creating an Effective Electrical PPE Program

There is still a lot to consider when it comes to fully protecting workers form arc flash and electrical shock hazards.

PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

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PPE for Women: Why Fit Matters

Join Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal Safety Product Development Manager Makenzie Hoffman as they discuss personal protective equipment for women and why finding the right fit matters.



Should Employers Consider Benefits Tailored to the Whole Employee?

An increased reliance on occupational health means renewed interest in unique benefits.

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

Job Opportunities for Women in Construction Are On the Rise

According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.

Did We Miss Flu Season? What a Mild 2020-2021 Flu Season Means for Employers

Did We Miss Flu Season? What a Mild 2020-2021 Flu Season Means for Employers

Understanding why the we saw a mild flu season last year will help employers understand how to move forward in 2021.

Canada Invests Millions in Meat Plant Worker Safety

Canada has just announced that it will be investing millions of dollars to mitigate COVID-19 risks at meat processing plants.

Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

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Safety Speak: OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new dates for National Safety Stand-Down and Ladder Safety Month.

5 Trends in Industrial Supply Chain Management We'll See This Year

This year will be one of transformation for supply chains, and this change will be for the better.

Failure to Implement Lockout/Tagout Leads to Partial Amputation, Fine at Food Facility

The facility was found to have not trained their workers on the importance of lockout/tagout when conducting maintenance activities.

OSHA Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA Releases Information on Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2020

OSHA has revealed its annual list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards.

Advancements in Virtual Support Deliver a Compelling Option for Facilities During and Beyond the Pandemic

Advancements in Virtual Support Deliver a Compelling Option for Facilities During and Beyond the Pandemic

Real-time remote collaborations with SMEs enable effective hardware and software installations.

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Here’s What You Should Know

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Here’s What You Should Know

Understanding ways to stay compliant and safe on a ladder is crucial to the safety of the employees using them.

Dates Announced for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Dates Announced for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

The agency has announced it’s eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will be May 3 - 7.

United States Begins Distribution of Third COVID-19 Vaccine

United States Begins Distribution of Third COVID-19 Vaccine

Doses of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine could be received as early as March 2.

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