In response to an executive order from President Biden, OSHA has released details on how it will focus in on worker safety and health amid the coronavirus pandemic.
If you use forklifts at your facility, you know you have to train your operators. OSHA's standards for Powered Industrial Trucks at 29 CFR 1910.178 require all forklift operators to receive a combination of formal instruction and hands-on experience.
A new guidance from the Mine Safety and Health Administration outlines steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for coal miners.
Employers have a fine line to walk with it comes to encouraging vaccination without enforcing it.
The consequences of unsafe trench, excavation work can be fatal.
A new study found that 85 percent of workers want to return to the office, but only if COVID-19 precautions are put in place.
There is still a lot to consider when it comes to fully protecting workers form arc flash and electrical shock hazards.
Episode 59
Join Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal Safety Product Development Manager Makenzie Hoffman as they discuss personal protective equipment for women and why finding the right fit matters.
An increased reliance on occupational health means renewed interest in unique benefits.
According to a new survey, there are now more opportunities for women working in construction and equality in the workplace is increasing.
Understanding why the we saw a mild flu season last year will help employers understand how to move forward in 2021.
Canada has just announced that it will be investing millions of dollars to mitigate COVID-19 risks at meat processing plants.
Episode 58
In this mini episode, OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the recently released list of OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards as well as new dates for National Safety Stand-Down and Ladder Safety Month.
This year will be one of transformation for supply chains, and this change will be for the better.
The facility was found to have not trained their workers on the importance of lockout/tagout when conducting maintenance activities.