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3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

Proper hydration products and PPE keep workers cool, relaxed and heat stress-free.

Put Your Best Footwear Forward

Put Your Best Footwear Forward

Stepping up safety for specific environmental, application and exposure risks.



Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Safeguarding workers in high-heat settings with the right protective clothing involves understanding a bit about heat transfer, the work being done, and the best materials and technologies for the job.

Nobody Reads Anymore: Why Mobile Training Is the Key to a Safer Workplace

Mobile training materials help all employees keep critical safety information close at hand and make it easier for employers to maintain a safer workplace.

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

The virtual meeting will take place on March 21, 2024, allowing stakeholder review of the proposed rule changes.

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

The rule change addresses definitions, penalty and bond amounts, and fees for general and specialty contractors.

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

Seven states and the District of Columbia have seen increases of at least 10 percent.

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

More than 30 safety experts developed the standard over a three-year period.

Washington L&I Updates Electrical Safety Standards

Washington L&I Updates Electrical Safety Standards

The new regulations, effective from April 1, 2024, aim to improve public safety and align with current industry practices.

OSHA Cites Auto Parts Manufacturer for 22 Serious Violations

OSHA Cites Auto Parts Manufacturer for 22 Serious Violations

Aludyne Columbus now faces $182,344 in proposed penalties.

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Roofing is one of America's most dangerous professions, necessitating enhanced safety measures to reduce the annual fatalities and accidents.

Falls are a Major Occupational Threat — How Do I Protect My People?

Falls are a Major Occupational Threat — How Do I Protect My People?

Occupational falls—often underestimated and primarily occurring at lower levels—have become the second-leading cause of worker deaths, necessitating a tailored and comprehensive approach to safety hazard mitigation across all industries.

MSHA Issues Safety Alert for Miners Operating Near Water

MSHA Issues Safety Alert for Miners Operating Near Water

Miners should take these recommended precautions when working near water.

Alabama Sawmill Faces Heavy Fines After Second Fatal Incident in Three Years

Alabama Sawmill Faces Heavy Fines After Second Fatal Incident in Three Years

OSHA has deemed Phenix Lumber Co. a “severe violator” since 2020.

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