The fatality rate for oil and gas workers is seven times higher than other industries, according to the CDC.
Why is HazCom such a sand trap for compliance citations?
According to a report from the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of brain injuries among U.S. workers—both fatal and non-fatal.
Companies that don’t recognize the risks of combustible dust and fail to mitigate them are quite literally playing with fire.
It makes good sense to have an adaptable, durable, highly functional alert system in place from the first phase of construction to the last.
It is well-known that airborne carcinogens cause various lung and kidney diseases and liver problems, and prolonged exposure can even result in various cancers.
Even with rigorous safety protocols in place, the bones and tissues in the back of the hand remain particularly vulnerable to impact injuries.
The last two months have seen a worldwide reaction to the corona virus that has been infecting, and killing, hundreds. However, many are wondering if respirator devices are effective, or needed at all.
The oil-and-gas industry produces almost a trillion gallons of toxic waste a year—and a new investigation shows that this radioactive waste could be the cause of workers and communities getting very sick across America.
Episode 5
OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard and Combustible Dust expert Russell Ogle discuss the hazards of combustible dust, what to look for and how to react in the event of a catastrophic incident.
More than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent report—and co-worker relationships have a significant impact.
Mesothelioma is a threat to employees everywhere, and it starts with asbestos exposure.
Washing your hands is more important than you might think--especially during flu season.
As the presidency has continued, more and more people wonder if Trump’s presidency favors employers over workers and their rights.
People have been trying to solve the problem of musculoskeletal injuries for years. However, ergonomics is simply not the whole answer.
Combustible dust is a prominent threat in many workplaces, and it’s no wonder OSHA has a number of regulations and standards on the topic. Here is what you need to know about the hazards, causes, and risks of combustible dust in the workplace.
Firefighters, police officers, and other first responders never know what a day on the job is going to look like. Many of these people deal with high levels of trauma, and their mental health record is taking a toll.