Risk Management


Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Oregon OSHA started a rule-making process to ensure worker safety when working outside.

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

NFPA 420 focuses on fire safety and addressing hazards in cannabis facilities.

Batteries Might Prevent Workplace Injury

Batteries Might Prevent Workplace Injury

An associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh leads a study to show AA batteries can measure shoe tread wear, leading to slips and falls.

OSHA Cites Six Contractors for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

OSHA Cites Six Contractors for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

$244,397 in penalties are distributed due to four willful and 35 serious violations for New Jersey, Pennsylvania companies.

Wearable Devices and Lone Workers: The Importance of Connectivity

Wearable Devices and Lone Workers: The Importance of Connectivity

By sharing data and information out to teammates and supervisors, wearable devices can have a positive impact even in the most hazardous of situations.

What to Do with Your Dust Hazard Analysis

What to Do with Your Dust Hazard Analysis

A useful guide shows you how to evaluate and prioritize your DHA recommendations.

Sustainable Industrial Protection Equipment

Sustainable Industrial Protection Equipment

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Clearing the Air on Confined Space Ventilation

Clearing the Air on Confined Space Ventilation

To help clear the air, here is some advice for selecting a proper ventilation blower for a confined space, as well as some tips on usage.



OSHA to Host Virtual Workers Memorial Day on April 28

The virtual event, streaming on YouTube, will honor working people who lost their lives on the job.

U.S. Department of Labor Opens National Teen Dialogue

U.S. Department of Labor Opens National Teen Worker Dialogue

The U.S. Department of Labor is creating a national online dialogue dedicated to teen safety in the workplace through April 30, 2021.

EPA Settlement with Trucking Company will Improve Facility Safety

EPA Settlement with Trucking Company will Improve Facility Safety

Different stakeholders are involved in the settlement to make sure N&D Transportation Company Inc. in Rhode Island is held accountable.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tax Preparation Service for COVID-19 Unsafe Work Environment

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tax Preparation Service for COVID-19 Unsafe Work Environment

A Boston company owner faces high charges for not allowing employees or customers to wear masks or social distance.

The Role of Beliefs in Accident Prevention

The Role of Beliefs in Accident Prevention

An architect guides you on how to stay safe in the work environment.

The Dangers of Opioids in the Workplace

The Dangers of Opioids in the Workplace

The Biden administration released its first set of drug policy priorities.

Hotel Worker Allegedly Fired for Seeking Medical Attention Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Hotel Worker Allegedly Fired for Seeking Medical Attention Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

OSHA filed a lawsuit against the hotel’s operator and owner.

Safety Speak: COVID-19 is Now the Third Leading Cause of Death for Americans

Episode 64

Safety Speak: COVID-19 is Now the Third Leading Cause of Death for Americans

Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses ASSP's latest news on Safety 2021, President Biden's new 90-90 plan and an interview with KPA President and CEO Chris Fanning about company compliance with OSHA's NEP and potential ETS.

Restructure Your Next Spill Drill

Restructure Your Next Spill Drill

It is time to rethink your spill drills to make them more engaging and easier to understand.

What You Need to Know About Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

What You Need to Know About Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

Anti-fog measures are a critical part of keeping safety glasses safe.

Lessons Learned: Launching a Safety Incentive Program

Lessons Learned: Launching a Safety Incentive Program

Several issues can arise when working to launch a safety incentive program. Here’s how you can sidestep the problems to ensure an effective program.

Production Facility Cited Due to Workers

Production Facility Cited Due to Workers' Exposure to Dangerous Confined Space, Machinery and Other Hazards

Schneider Electric faces $119,000 in penalties as well as 11 violations.

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