Elo Roofing cited for willful and repeat violations after inspectors found workers unprotected from deadly falls.
A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, with investigators citing crushed-by hazards linked to wood chipper operations.
Compliance alone isn’t enough. A recent study shows safety professionals must step up as proactive leaders, embracing risk-based systems and predictive strategies to drive meaningful change and protect today’s evolving workforce.
In this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly discusses the Intersociety Forum’s call to move beyond compliance and adopt risk-based, business-integrated safety practices that improve both worker protection and organizational performance.
Virginia hosts Trench Safety Summit to enhance excavation safety with training and live demonstrations.
ASSP’s revised standard emphasizes the importance of pre-project and pre-task planning for worker protection.
Risk tolerance in the workplace shapes health and safety standards, influencing everything from organizational culture and employee behavior to leadership decisions and legal compliance.
Let's explore best practices in industrial hygiene, with a focus on OSHA's role in regulating and promoting workplace safety.
The emphasis program, which will run for three years, will focus on preventing workplace hazards.
Two workers survived the January 2023 incident, but the company is facing $333,949 in proposed penalties.
LPR Construction Inc., which has maintained the same status for 25 years, was recently re-awarded the “star” designation.
What advice does NIOSH provide on preventing violence as a driver?
With employees’ expectations changing—especially over the last few years—employers must make adjustments to their approaches, including safety.
Let's look at four core tenets of a solid construction firm safety culture.
A company’s approach to safety should not be one-sided.
Although many jobs require frequent and long-term screen use, employers and employees can take action to prevent problems like headaches and sleep disruption.
The Dollar Tree Inc. subsidiary Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC now faces $294,657 in proposed penalties.
The newly signed memorandum of understanding will help further safety and health.
Let’s look at a few best practices for protecting workers.
From setting up your workstation to taking walks, there are many ways office workers can create a healthier workspace.