The occurrence of experientially based at-risk behaviors driven by anticipated gains that outweigh any perceived costs is not limited to the highways or to drivers; it occurs all too often in the workplace.
Smaller companies often struggle, not knowing where to turn or having the budget to develop a robust business continuity plan.
Your employees bring a lifetime of experiences to every training session. Sometimes they’ll know more than you do about specific hazards and safety conditions in their current jobs.
Training about a company's respiratory protection program and the uses and limitations of the respirators in use is still training, even if more delivery options are available.
The solution includes the development and use of electronic standards and methods for automatically identifying hazardous materials and waste.
For BBS to work, the organization must have a culture ready for the tool to take them to the next level.
It is important to note that any documents produced can be utilized to issue citations, thus, the employer should not produce any documents unless required by law.
Leaders take control of themselves first. They have to discipline themselves to not kneejerk attack disaffected workers.
If you haven't taken the time to attend any of these OSH conferences, you're missing a golden opportunity to learn and network.
MSHA has announced the availability of the grants, which are part of the Brookwoord-Sago mine safety grants, a program that has entered its ninth year.
The review concluded that the Malaysian government has implemented all recommendations from a 2011 study.
A post on CPSC's blog said its most recent fireworks report showed 11 consumers were killed and more than 10,000 were injured by fireworks in 2014.
DOT's regulatory agenda indicates the final rule will be published during July 2015.
This means drivers and passengers can have additional cues that they are approaching a crossing, wrote Sarah Feinberg, acting Federal Railroad Administrator.
Many parties are jostling for advantage as two competing bills are moving.
Nine people, including the pilot, died June 25 when the sightseeing plane crashed 25 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska.
It would allow the use of chain saws and crosscut saws on NFS lands only if the sawyer has successfully completed training and field evaluation, possesses a valid certification card, and meets any other specified qualifications to perform assigned saw work, including current first aid and CPR certification.
The $77,000 penalty is for failing to comply with requirements for loading and securing heavy cargo, according to the agency.
With high temperatures in a number of cities, OSHA is sending out a reminder to protect workers from the dangers of heat.
The interactive map helps people who use electricity-dependent medical equipment.