There are four key factors to keep in mind when choosing the right safety footwear for workers.
The citations include violations for not having PPE and not training employees on certain machine usage.
The meeting will be open to the public in person and virtually.
Before these citations, two workers died from falls, one in 2019 and one more recently in 2022.
Look for these signs to tell if the respirators you have or are considering purchasing are NIOSH-approved.
To avoid nonfatal and fatal falls, employers need to know how to keep workers safe.
Entries for the third annual award program are due by March 3, 2023.
The challenge invites people to submit ideas on making fit-testing practices better.
From hazard assessment to safety training, there are numerous actions employers can take to protect employees. Here are just a few.
The telecommunications contractor received the citations and penalties in June 2020.
Incidents involving cranes led to over 400 nonfatal injuries in 2020.
OSHA said the contractor did not offer PPE and “illegally modified” a piece of equipment.
Looking for information at your fingertips during work? NIOSH might have an app for you.
The contractor now faces citations for five violations and $300,144 in proposed penalties.
Episode 179
Let's talk testing for occupational hearing loss. Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SHOEBOX's Alexa Gough to talk all about Hearing Conservation Programs, hearing testing and more.
Wearing the wrong glove in cold, harsh environments can have severe consequences.
Environmental impact should be considered when making your PPE selections.
Protecting workers’ hearing is a team effort.
Even tasks as seemingly simple as shoveling snow can pose risks to employees.
When you're purchasing respirators off a website, there are important elements to be on the lookout for.