Facility Safety


Foundry Worker Suffers Fatal Burns After Falling into Equipment

Foundry Worker Suffers Fatal Burns After Falling into Equipment

The foundry’s operator was cited for one willful violation after the worker’s death.

After Mezzanine Collapse in Boston, Two Contractors Face Citations and Proposed Penalties

After Mezzanine Collapse in Boston, Two Contractors Face Citations and Proposed Penalties

The collapse caused one worker to lose their legs and two others to be injured.

MA Roofing Contractor Cited for Fifth Citation Related to Falls in Eight Years

MA Roofing Contractor Cited for Fifth Citation Related to Falls in Eight Years

OSHA cited the company for four willful and two serious violations and proposed penalties totaling $137,196.

Staying Up to Date: How NFPA is Digitizing Codes and Standards

Episode 174

Staying Up to Date: How NFPA is Digitizing Codes and Standards

Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with NFPA LiNK Director Kyle Spencer to talk all about NFPA’s inspiration for LiNK, recent updates to the program and the future of digitization at NFPA.

The Effects of Mold on Workers and How to Keep It Out of Your Workplace

The Effects of Mold on Workers and How to Keep It Out of Your Workplace

The presence of mold at work can cause negative health effects for some workers.

Making the Right Choice: NIOSH Suggestions for Avoiding Counterfeit Respirators

Making the Right Choice: NIOSH Suggestions for Avoiding Counterfeit Respirators

When you're purchasing respirators off a website, there are important elements to be on the lookout for.

Washington State Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Washington State Lifts COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Even though the emergency orders ended last week, employers should not stop protecting their workers from COVID-19.



New Report Outlines Concerns EHS and EGS Professionals Face Today

New Report Outlines Concerns EHS and EGS Professionals Face Today

A new research report from Intelex Technologies uses responses from 450 EHS and ESG professionals.

ASSP SafetyFOCUS Sessions to be Held February 2023

The sessions will take place in person and online from February 13 to 17 and online only from February 20 to 24.

MA Crouton Manufacturer Recognized with “Star” Designation

MA Crouton Manufacturer Recognized with “Star” Designation

The company was recognized following an evaluation in April 2022.

Dollar General Issued Proposed Penalties of Over $2.7M After Recent Inspections

Dollar General Issued Proposed Penalties of Over $2.7M After Recent Inspections

Since 2017, Dollar General and Dolgencorp LLC have been issued a total of $12.3 million in proposed penalties.

Enhancing Workplace Safety with the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Episode 172

Enhancing Workplace Safety with the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence may sound like something from the future, but it is already changing the way companies enhance their workplace safety programs. On this episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SparkCognition's Stephen Gold to talk about how advanced technologies can seamlessly fit in with your program today.

Vinyl Tile Manufacturer Cited After Worker Caught in Machine, Injured

Vinyl Tile Manufacturer Cited After Worker Caught in Machine, Injured

The location in Ohio has seen seven injuries since 2017 from a lack of following machine safety procedures, including the most recent incident.

How to Protect Yourself and Coworkers During Flu Season

How to Protect Yourself and Coworkers During Flu Season

With the height of flu season just around the corner, you can act now to protect yourself and others in the workplace.

New NSC White Paper Discusses Computer Vision and its Possible Value on Safety in the Workplace

New NSC White Paper Discusses Computer Vision and its Possible Value on Safety in the Workplace

What can computer vision do for employers, and what are its limitations?

Handle Emergencies on Your Worksite Before They Happen

Handle Emergencies on Your Worksite Before They Happen

Having an emergency response plan and training employees on the plan is one of the ways employers can help save lives.

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health to Meet in November

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health to Meet in November

The meeting will take place on November 17, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. ET.

Preventing Silicosis in the Mining Industry

Preventing Silicosis in the Mining Industry

Silicosis can cause difficulty breathing and lead to other medical issues. Learn what practices the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends to protect workers.

Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them

Episode 170

Most Common OSHA Violations & How to Avoid Them

There are a few standards that have dominated the most frequently cited standards list for years. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks a few of them down and explains how to avoid being cited.

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