Federal inspectors issued 192 citations, five orders, and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal and four metal and nonmetal mines in September.
Resistance to change is simply part of human nature. If you want to see that resistance in action, try introducing a new piece of PPE to an established workforce.
When purchasing a safety item for your employees, it is fair to consider whether the item you are purchasing is too expensive.
The current strike action by the Fire Brigades Union will continue until 6 p.m. Tuesday, one day before Bonfire Night.
The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office has released its report on the May 31, 2013, fire at a restaurant in which four members of the Houston Fire Department were killed. The cause of the fire is unknown, the report states.
The Manufacturing Process Optimization Program at the Jabil Shanghai plant paid dividends on many levels, including improving efficiency, cutting waste, and eliminating human error, plant managers reported. As a result, the initiative is being implemented at other Jabil Inc. sites.
OSHA cited the Chicago bakery for 6 serious violations.
OSHA has proposed fines of $174,240 for a lack of fall protection at 3 residential job sites.
Vehicle-to-vehicle technology "represents the next great advance in saving lives," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has said.
Taking the time to identify floor safety hazards in all areas in and around a facility is the first step toward avoiding these common injuries.
Here's how to create and execute a reliable fall protection and rescue plan.
Strategy is primarily about choices. It's never too late to align the most important business objectives.
This winter, make ice traction as important as coats, gloves, and hats, because keeping you safely on your feet in snow and ice is as important as staying warm.
At minimum, OSHA requires that respirator fit testing occurs on an annual basis. However, fit testing must occur in other notable instances, as well.
Everything else has improved with technology; it's time we started improving ladders.
Recent advancements are driving a renewed interest by health and safety professionals to evaluate these systems as a potential solution for a variety of on-the-job hazards.
OSHA's regulation and consensus standards are guideposts for keeping your program on track.
Why do you need to know what is in your cut-resistant glove and how it works?
Hands-on practice helps to instill confidence and increase competence in users.
When allowed to grow tepid, neither coffee nor leadership has the same draw.