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DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

DOL Renews Regional Emphasis Program Targeting Workplace Noise

The program targets manufacturers throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Cited for Fall Protection Violations

Overhead Solutions LLC now faces $180,000 in proposed penalties.

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

MSHA Impact Inspections Uncover 215 Violations in October 2023

The agency completed impact inspections across 13 mines throughout the month.

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

DOL Presents Grant Improving Workplace Safety in Indonesia and the Philippines

The award allows for up to $6 million in grant funding.

DOL Adds Two New Members to Administrative Review Board

DOL Adds Two New Members to Administrative Review Board

The ARB handles a wide range of cases involving worker protection.

Hollywood Safety Training Program Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Hollywood Safety Training Program Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

The Safety Pass program has been integral in on-set safety training.

NCOSH Announces 2023 Awards Recipients

NCOSH Announces 2023 Awards Recipients

The advocates and organizations will be honored at the upcoming awards banquet.

OSHA’s Nation Advisory Committee on OSH Meets December 12

OSHAs Nation Advisory Committee on OSH Meets December 12

The meeting will be available to attend in person as well as virtually.



SDS Sections You’ve Been Ignoring

Safety expert Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP discusses why four key sections of Safety Data Sheets often don’t get the attention they deserve and provides a rundown of the essential information they contain.

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

The new standard becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

Creating a More Sustainable “Future Workforce” Through Exosuits and Human Augmentation

Creating a More Sustainable Future Workforce Through Exosuits and Human Augmentation

Exoskeletons, once only seen in the realm of science fiction, have broken into our workplaces with a promise of a safer, more efficient and sustainable future of work.

6 Ways Cobots Are Elevating Factory Safety Standards

6 Ways Cobots Are Elevating Factory Safety Standards

While machines at their core, cobots represent a distinct chapter in robotic evolution, fusing mechanical prowess and interpersonal functionality.

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

Even organizations with safety measures in place can find standards slipping and procedures being ignored. Here’s why this happens and how to prevent it.

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Enhancing safety measures is crucial in healthcare and education to protect essential workers and address rising safety concerns that contribute to high turnover rates.

Best Practices to Consider for Industrial Hygiene

Best Practices to Consider for Industrial Hygiene

Let's explore best practices in industrial hygiene, with a focus on OSHA's role in regulating and promoting workplace safety.

Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know

Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know

The most consistent violations during inspections relate to fire extinguisher annual service and inspection. Here's what safety professionals need to know.

3 Safety Practices Every Tradesman Must Know About Their Power Tool Batteries

3 Safety Practices Every Tradesman Must Know About Their Power Tool Batteries

Here are three crucial things electrical contractors must know about how to safely work with their power tool batteries.

An Engaged and Digitally Enabled Workforce Saves Lives

An Engaged and Digitally Enabled Workforce Saves Lives

To truly “work to zero,” businesses must focus on creating and nurturing a culture of safety, and thankfully, advanced next-generation technologies can help.

Prioritizing and Addressing Winter Hazards

As winter weather starts to roll in, employers must ensure they’re keeping workers safe from seasonal hazards. What the top winter hazards and how can safety professionals address them?

Breathing in a Polluted World: Protecting the Respiratory System

Breathing in a Polluted World: Protecting the Respiratory System

The global pollution crisis mandates that people, particularly workers, should take responsibility for mitigating the harmful impact of air pollution on their bodies, especially the respiratory system.

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