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Achieving World-Class Safety: The Executive Leader’s Role

Achieving World-Class Safety: The Executive Leader’s Role

In the 21st century, the executive leader leads by example, sets the course, supports the team through time, resources, training and encouragement, and allows the team to function, recognizing successes and ensuring responsibility and accountability go together.

Winter Journey Management: Protecting Workers in the Winter

Winter Journey Management: Protecting Workers in the Winter

A thorough journey management plan will outline proactive processes and practices to protect the employee from hazards that are identified beforehand.

Illinois Contractor Faces $278,452 in Penalties for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

Illinois Contractor Faces $278,452 in Penalties for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

Miller Building Systems and related companies have been cited 20 over the past decade.

Ohio Roofing Contractor Settles with DOL, Agrees to Pay $730,000 and Enhance Safety Measures

Ohio Roofing Contractor Settles with DOL, Agrees to Pay $730,000 and Enhance Safety Measures

Charm Builders Ltd. has been the subject of repeated violations of workplace safety standards, particularly fall hazards, since 2009.

New DOL Rule Expands Electronic Submission of Injury Data in High-Hazard Industries

New DOL Rule Expands Electronic Submission of Injury Data in High-Hazard Industries

The new rule requires certain high-hazard industry employers to submit more comprehensive electronic injury and illness data.

Washington L&I Revamps Safety Rules for Petroleum Refineries

Washington L&I Revamps Safety Rules for Petroleum Refineries

The updated rules focus on proactive risk reduction and enhanced safety measures.

New Jersey Manufacturer Faces Nearly $257,000 in Proposed OSHA Fines

New Jersey Manufacturer Faces Nearly $257,000 in Proposed OSHA Fines

FB International Inc. specializes in manufacturing trade show displays.

How to Prepare Your Organization for an External Safety Audit

How to Prepare Your Organization for an External Safety Audit

An organization that is well-prepared for such an audit will make the process less stressful and time-consuming for everyone involved.



Guidelines For Selecting Safety Helmets: Three Critical Aspects to Consider

Guidelines For Selecting Safety Helmets: Three Critical Aspects to Consider

Selecting the best helmet is further complicated by the scarcity of test data that provide evidence-based guidance, but three key guidelines paint a clearer picture.

The Key to Building Trust: Consistent Behavior Over Time

The Key to Building Trust: Consistent Behavior Over Time

With new leaders or new employees, even if the leader’s behaviors are consistent, employees may not trust them yet but will trust their actions.

How School Alert Systems Help Create a Culture of Safety

How School Alert Systems Help Create a Culture of Safety

School administrators create a culture of safety by choosing school alert systems that include mobile panic alert buttons.

DOL Awards $2.8 Million to Empower Ohio Workforce Affected by Opioid Crisis

DOL Awards $2.8 Million to Empower Ohio Workforce Affected by Opioid Crisis

The funding is part of a $8.5 million commitment to addressing the impact of the opioid crisis on the state.

MSHA Announces Rule Protecting Miners from Accidents Tied to Surface Mobile Equipment

MSHA Announces Rule Protecting Miners from Accidents Tied to Surface Mobile Equipment

The final version of the agency's latest rule governing mining worker safety was published on December 20.

New Report Reveals Contact with Objects and Equipment Was the Most Common Cause of Workplace Fatalities in 2022

New Report Reveals Contact with Objects and Equipment Was the Most Common Cause of Workplace Fatalities in 2022

ISN’s report uncovers trends in industries such as transportation, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and utilities.

New OSHA Partnership Aims to Enhance Protections for Missouri Nursing Assistants

The two-year agreement with the National Association of Health Care Assistants focuses on workplace training and education.

Legislators Introduce Two New Bills to Protect Mining Workers

Legislators Introduce Two New Bills to Protect Mining Workers

The laws would aid miners affected by black lung disease and combat silica dust rule challenges.

BLS Reports 5.7 Percent Increase in Fatal Workplace Injuries in 2022

BLS Reports 5.7 Percent Increase in Fatal Workplace Injuries in 2022

The report found a total of 5,486 fatal occupational injuries in the United States in 2022.

Didion Milling Inc. to Pay $1.8 Million in OSHA Settlement Following Fatal Explosion

Didion Milling Inc. to Pay $1.8 Million in OSHA Settlement Following Fatal Explosion

The Cambria, Wisconsin incident occurred in May 2017 and claimed the lives of five workers.

Washington L&I Establishes Permanent Wildfire Smoke Rules to Protect Outdoor Workers

Washington L&I Establishes Permanent Wildfire Smoke Rules to Protect Outdoor Workers

Washington is now one of only three U.S. states to create year-round protection from wildfire smoke.

NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry

NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry

Children as young as 10 years old are frequently illegally employed by roofing companies.

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