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New Survey Shows Worker Opinion on Electrical Safety

New Survey Shows Worker Opinion on Electrical Safety

Multiple respondents said “more can be done” to improve safety at work.

Compiled Data Shows Injury and Fatal Injury Rates for Construction Workers

Compiled Data Shows Injury and Fatal Injury Rates for Construction Workers

Data reveals that almost 1,034 construction workers lost their lives in 2020 to fatal injuries at work.

Choosing Safety Performance Leading Indicators with SMART

Choosing Safety Performance Leading Indicators with SMART

Use these principles from OSHA to determine what a good leading indicator is.



ILO Adds Category to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

ILO Adds Category to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The new category focuses on occupational safety and health.

Pillow Manufacturer Cited for Seven Repeat-Serious, Three Serious Violations

Pillow Manufacturer Cited for Seven Repeat-Serious, Three Serious Violations

The proposed penalties for the Georgia company total $190,758.

EPA Issues Testing Order for Substance Found in Fire Fighting Foam

EPA Issues Testing Order for Substance Found in Fire Fighting Foam

More than 500 workers are potentially exposed to this substance every year, EPA says.

Safety Performance Indicators

Episode 146

Safety Performance Indicators: The Value of Tracking Progress

Safety performance indicators can be very beneficial to any company looking to measure their safety and health improvement efforts.

2022 OSHA Inspection Prep Part One: Rooftop Fall Protection

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2022 OSHA Inspection Prep Part One: Rooftop Fall Protection

If you’ve ever experienced an unexpected visit from an OSHA inspector, you know how important it is to be prepared. If you haven’t, consider this: OSHA has jurisdiction over 7 million worksites and, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, they still conducted over 21,000 inspections.

Washington DC Council Passes Bill on Cannabis Use and Employment

Washington DC Council Passes Bill on Cannabis Use and Employment

If the bill is signed by the mayor, employers would not be able to fire workers for cannabis use.

MSHA Starts New Effort to Protect Miners from Silica Hazards

MSHA Starts New Effort to Protect Miners from Silica Hazards

The program includes additional steps to help protect miners from silica exposure.

Occupational Hazards Landscape Professionals Need to Watch For

Occupational Hazards Landscape Professionals Need to Watch For

Tools, heat and noise are just a few hazards landscape professionals have to watch out for.

Prioritize Safety this National Safety Month

Prioritize Safety this National Safety Month

The National Safety Council has valuable resources for keeping workers safe.

Department of Labor hosts Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting Today

Department of Labor Hosts Maritime Advisory Committee Meeting Today

The meeting is open to the public and starts at 1 PM ET.

5 Safety Blind Spots in the Workplace

5 Safety Blind Spots in the Workplace

These blind spots can pose risk to workers.

Companies Pledge to Continue to Improve Worker Mental Health

Companies Pledge to Continue to Improve Worker Mental Health

Workers’ mental health has declined in recent years, many surveys show.

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