OSHA is responsible for the safety and health of its employees in all circumstances.
OSHA requires that head protection must be worn whenever working in an area with potential injury to the head from falling objects.
Many safety professionals are starting to realize that if they upgrade their programs to the new generation of products, wearer acceptance can increase dramatically.
Electrification has been a source of clean energy and more jobs in America.
Dust explosions continue to be a persistent problem for many industries resulting in loss of life, injuries and destruction of property.
Workplace safety and health is imperative to building successful businesses, prosperous communities and sustainable economies.
Companies must consider the effect emissions have on their field personnel.
Workplace safety precautions set in place prior to the pandemic should not be forgotten about.
Episode 90
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the most frequent causes for electrical injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Listen in to find out if these hazards are present on your site and how to mitigate them.
After an investigation, it was found that there was unsafe respirator use while testing hundreds of people daily.
As summer crawls on—amidst an influx in new construction projects that rival pre-pandemic levels—those in the construction industry are dealing with hazards that get more intense with each rising degree.
Topflight Grain Cooperative faces fines and citations for safety violations.
While not every confined space is hazardous, by its nature, confined spaces carry the potential to become dangerous – sometimes in a matter of seconds.
Management should uncover emergency safety shower procedures and equipment that are not doing the job sufficiently or correctly.
Sustained use of vibrating machinery can lead to severe cases of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome that can be both debilitating and irreversible.
Each industry has its own unique hazards, making the search for a face covering difficult.
Labs are often home for some of the most dangerous hazards. Here’s how employees can stay safe.
The respiratory protection standard includes a requirement for a medical clearance for required use of tight-fitting respirators and for some specific respirators even with voluntary use.