Management should uncover emergency safety shower procedures and equipment that are not doing the job sufficiently or correctly.
Sustained use of vibrating machinery can lead to severe cases of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome that can be both debilitating and irreversible.
Heavy duty industrial vacuum cleaners can eliminate the need to enter confined spaces for cleaning, reducing hazards and costs in a variety of ways.
Each industry has its own unique hazards, making the search for a face covering difficult.
In rare instances, procedures like LOTO are overlooked due to blatant disregard.
It’s important to understand the factors that most frequently contribute to construction site fires so that needed steps to minimize associated risks can be taken.
You need a plan of action for your crews to follow in the event of a fall.
Occupational hazards require continuous assessment and evaluation to ensure the sustainment of zero hazard occurrences.
It’s no surprise there is an increase in leading organizations transitioning into digital worksites.
Communication is key when it comes to success in the workplace.
Labs are often home for some of the most dangerous hazards. Here’s how employees can stay safe.
The respiratory protection standard includes a requirement for a medical clearance for required use of tight-fitting respirators and for some specific respirators even with voluntary use.
Leaving the worksite pain free for activities outside of work is critical for a healthy worker and a safer jobsite.
Manufacturers have begun combining the newest innovations and technologies to suit specific applications and industries.
Episode 87
Six people died and 12 more were injured in a preventable incident at a poultry plant last January. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard details OSHA's investigation and dives into workplace violence, COVID-19 vaccination mandates and more.
Because construction was specifically excluded from following the general industry confined space standard, OSHA would have to cite concerns in the construction industry under several different areas.
High-level leadership has always been a heightened challenge; even more so during these times.
Planning, preparation and proper equipment is key to protecting confined space workers from fall hazards.
As safety professionals, we need to always consider the electrical issue as it relates to lockout/tagout.