Episode 152
Fatalities from trench-related incidents are on the rise. OSHA is now calling on increased enforcement efforts to protect workers.
The lifeline is available for mental health and suicide crisis support seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
The citations were for not checking that workers had fall protection and not training workers on correctly using fall arrest systems.
Exposure to hot indoor or outdoor work environments even for short periods of time can lead to cognitive and behavioral impairment.
By supplying safe lighting products, construction companies can significantly enhance worker safety throughout the job site.
Episode 149
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the highlights from DOL Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker's session at Safety 2022.
OSHA will award nonprofits $11.7 million for Susan Harwood Training grants.
Episode 147
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses best practices for conducting effective Incident Investigations.
Data reveals that almost 1,034 construction workers lost their lives in 2020 to fatal injuries at work.
OSHA cited the Florida company and proposed penalties of $18,853.
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Episode 144
The summers are not getting any cooler. Listen in as Sydny Shepard discusses predicted high temperatures and what you can do—now—to ensure workers are safe in the summer.
The company was also cited for three willful citations.
Episode 141
Recognition and prevention of MSDs in the workplace is critical to employee safety and health.
The collapse was caused by a portion of the bridge that was overstressed.
From a free app to educational web pages, OSHA offers ways to keep your workers safe.
Stakeholders signed a partnership with OSHA for a construction project in Wisconsin.
Episode 140
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three of the most common reasons why severe injuries and fatalities happen on a job site.
Included in the citation are willful and safety violations.
Employees must understand how to properly set up, use and climb a ladder for safe work.