Risk Management


Asphalt Plant in Colorado designated “Star” Site Under VPP

Asphalt Plant in Colorado Designated “Star” Site Under VPP

Owens Corning has 15 other locations with the same recognition.

OSHA Inspection Finds Workers Exposed to Multiple Hazards at NJ Foundry, Agency Says

OSHA Inspection Finds Workers Exposed to Multiple Hazards at NJ Foundry, Agency Says

The agency cited the company for 14 violations for not having certain trainings, among other violations.

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Prioritizing the Safety and Well-Being of Employee’s Amid Global Climate Conditions

Awareness and training are two key factors in protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

NIOSH Funds 11 Agricultural Centers to Focus on Safety and Health

NIOSH Funds 11 Agricultural Centers to Focus on Safety and Health

The newest Agricultural Center is the Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Wellbeing at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Enhancing Safety in Manufacturing with Workforce Transformation Technology

Enhancing Safety in Manufacturing with Workforce Transformation Technology

Employers can use augmented reality-enabled solutions to capture knowledge from workers.

Auto Parts Manufacturer Cited After 13 Fires in Two Years

Auto Parts Manufacturer Cited After 13 Fires in Two Years

The company faces one willful and nine serious violations.

Construction Suicide Prevention Week Helps Employers Learn to Save Lives

Construction Suicide Prevention Week Helps Employers Learn to Save Lives

The week will be held from September 5 to 9, 2022.



Florida Company Cited After Worker Dies from Heat Illness

Florida Company Cited After Worker Dies from Heat Illness

The company was cited for two serious violations.

Tips for Driving Safe This Labor Day Weekend From NSC

Tips for Driving Safe This Labor Day Weekend from NSC

An estimated 450 people may lose their lives on the road this weekend, NSC says.

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Survey Results Show Data on Falls from Heights

Some of the topics the respondents were surveyed on were the height of the fall, the cause and if the employer made changes.

Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

Court Rules Mine Safety and Health Act “Flagrantly” Violated by Minnesota Iron Ore Mine

The ruling follows an incident in 2016 when a walkway collapsed with a worker on it.

Emerging Cannabis Trends in Today’s Environment

Emerging Cannabis Trends in Today’s Environment

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Inspection Finds Companies Did Not Use Safety Plan When Workers Were Trapped on Drilling Platform

Inspection Finds Companies Did Not Use Safety Plan When Workers Were Trapped on Drilling Platform, OSHA Says

One of the companies had a fire safety plan but did not use it, according to OSHA.

Workplace Accident Report Shows Statistics of Non-Fatal and Fatal Occupational Injuries

Workplace Accident Report Shows Statistics of Non-Fatal and Fatal Occupational Injuries

The report categorizes data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What Can Employers do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

What Can Employers Do to Help Keep Their Workers Safe on the Roads?

Safety can be a big concern for people who drive for work.

NSC Preliminary Findings Show Deaths from Vehicle Accidents in First Half of 2022 Down One Percent from 2021

NSC Preliminary Findings Show Deaths from Vehicle Crashes in First Half of 2022 Down One Percent from 2021

NSC says that 21,340 people died from traffic crashes in the first half of this year.

How to Keep Workers Safe From Loud Music

How to Keep Workers Safe From Loud Music

People who work at weddings, bars and restaurants are often exposed to loud noise. How do you protect these workers from noise hazards?

The Use of Impairment Detection Technology to Improve Worker Safety

The Use of Impairment Detection Technology to Improve Worker Safety

A recent study shows that some employers may be interested in IDT to test for employee impairment.

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