Risk Management


OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

OH&S Launches 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards

Entries for the third annual award program are due by March 3, 2023.

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

The agency proposed penalties of over $200,000 and issued citations for one willful and four serious violations.

Health and Safety Protection for Domestic Workers

California recently created occupational health and safety guidelines for domestic workers.

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

The discount retailer, which has been previously cited by OSHA, is facing citations for five repeat violations.

Fatigue: Sleeping Giant of the Workplace

Fatigue: Sleeping Giant of the Workplace

How can undiagnosed sleep apnea affect the workplace?

Miner Safety and Health App Can Now Be Used in Spanish

Miner Safety and Health App Can Now Be Used in Spanish

The app is available to miners in both English and Spanish.

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

The proposed standard is intended for use by those working in the mold remediation industry.

Simple Ways to Avoid Slips and Falls at the Office

Simple Ways to Avoid Slips and Falls at the Office

Minimizing employee risk of slips and falls can be easier than you think.



OSHA Accepting Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA Accepting Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

Nominations for the six open spots on the committee are due by February 2, 2023.

'Failing to Keep Workers Safe': Amazon Cited After Ergonomic Hazards Found at Three Facilities

Amazon faces $60,269 in proposed penalties after inspections of sites in Florida, Illinois and New York.

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

Correct storage and labeling can help make your worksite safer.

New Study Looks at Apprentice Training and Safety at Work

New Study Looks at Apprentice Training and Safety at Work

The study, which used data from over 4,000 journey level plumbers, looked at workers’ compensation claim rates.

New Survey Reveals Statistics on Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder in US

New Survey Reveals Statistics on Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder in US

Mental illness affected 22.8 percent of U.S. adults in 2021, according to the survey results.

New NIOSH Challenge Focuses on Respirator Fit Evaluation

New NIOSH Challenge Focuses on Respirator Fit Evaluation

The challenge invites people to submit ideas on making fit-testing practices better.

Safety Guidelines: Eight Tips For a Safer Workplace

Safety Guidelines: Eight Tips For a Safer Workplace

From hazard assessment to safety training, there are numerous actions employers can take to protect employees. Here are just a few.

How Occupational Health Technicians Build Trust and Improve Worksite Health

How Occupational Health Technicians Build Trust and Improve Worksite Health

OHTs can play vital roles in a multitude of industries.

Judge Affirms 2020 Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

Judge Affirms Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

The telecommunications contractor received the citations and penalties in June 2020.

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

People interested in commenting can contact PGMA.

Keeping Workers Safe from Crane Hazards

Keeping Workers Safe from Crane Hazards

Incidents involving cranes led to over 400 nonfatal injuries in 2020.

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