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Why Considering Yourself a “Qualified Person” Might Not Keep You Safe

Why Considering Yourself a “Qualified Person” Might Not Keep You Safe

Not all definitions for “qualified” are the same.

OH&S Celebrates 14th New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S Celebrates 14th New Product of the Year Contest

Occupational Health & Safety’s annual product contest brought in more than 60 entries this year.

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Some of the topics the respondents were surveyed on were the height of the fall, the cause and if the employer made changes.



Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

The ruling follows an incident in 2016 when a walkway collapsed with a worker on it.

VPPPA Continues Education, Networking Opportunities Through Future Events

Safety+ Symposium is over, but there are VPPPA events and resources to look forward to.

VPPPA Safety+ Symposium 2023 is Headed to Orlando, Florida

VPPPA has announced its latest location for their annual event.

Federal Court Issues Orders for Tampa Electric After Incident Killed Five Workers in 2017

Federal Court Issues Orders for Tampa Electric After Incident Killed Five Workers in 2017

The company must make changes, pay a penalty and will face probation after a court order.

Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program

Episode 159

Seeing Safely: Tips for an Effective Vision Protection Program

There are many things that safety directors, managers and leadership can do to ensure that employees are adhering to a vision protection program.

Inspection Finds Companies Did Not Use Safety Plan When Workers Were Trapped on Drilling Platform

Inspection Finds Companies Did Not Use Safety Plan When Workers Were Trapped on Drilling Platform, OSHA Says

One of the companies had a fire safety plan but did not use it, according to OSHA.

Workplace Accident Report Shows Statistics of Non-Fatal and Fatal Occupational Injuries

Workplace Accident Report Shows Statistics of Non-Fatal and Fatal Occupational Injuries

The report categorizes data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Emerging Cannabis Trends in Today’s Environment

Emerging Cannabis Trends in Today’s Environment

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What Can Employers do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

What Can Employers Do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

Safety can be a big concern for people who drive for work.

South Carolina Governor Sues OSHA

South Carolina Governor Sues OSHA

The lawsuit lists South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation as the plaintiffs.

Finding the Right Fit: When the Work Shoe Fits

Finding the Right Fit: When the Work Shoe Fits

Research shows that ill-fitting work shoes can significantly harm employees.

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