At least 22 soldiers were hurt as hundreds parachuted onto a Mississippi military base during a training exercise. Army spokesperson says some of the paratroopers were blown off course from their landing zone into a group of pine trees.
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced a billion-dollar plan to improve airport safety, travel, and economies around the country. This is the fifth allotment of the multi-billion-dollar FAA AIP airport funding project.
An older workforce is beneficial to employers as they’re more experienced and knowledgeable. However, it’s also important that organizations understand the needs of aging workers in order to ensure their safety and boost productivity.
With flu season right around the corner, experts are encouraging everyone—starting at 6 months of age—needs the newly improved vaccine.
Last week, OSHA cited Howard Industries Inc. in Mississippi for exposing employees to struck-by and fall hazards after a fatality at the facility.
OSHA knows many factors impact workplace safety. Starting today, OSHA will put into effect its new weighting system for workplace safety and health inspections.
With the increase in vape-related illnesses and deaths, scientists have been on a hunt to figure out what is causing people to fall ill. Tests are showing that a number of troublesome substances are in bootlegged vapes.
New gas detection solution combines wireless and fixed elements, allowing technicians to work from the safety of ground level to maintain gas detectors and create compliance reports on the fly.
A thorough hazard evaluation will help determine what each worksite needs.
It’s no surprise that safety leaders have to deal with many issues simultaneously.
Incorporating incidental spill response techniques into hazard communication training helps to keep employees safe during response.
How to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
The importance of implementing loss prevention and mitigation techniques that are specifically written for the chemical processing industry.
Is a business’ safety culture a success if it simply follows the letter of the law and avoids government fines?
There are additional steps companies can take to mitigate arc flash hazards and remove workers from harm’s way