Facility Safety


The Public Sector Side of Facility Safety

The Public Sector Side of Facility Safety

Facilities Management and Public Works play a critical role as disaster site first responders, but it’s a role that’s not fully recognized.

The ‘Five S’ System for Facility Safety

The ‘Five S’ System for Facility Safety

How these straightforward and easy-to-implement solutions can keep your facility safe and efficient.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Settle with OSHA Over Nationwide Violations

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Settle with OSHA Over Nationwide Violations

The retail giants face penalties of $1.35 million to enhance store safety.

Dollar Tree Fined for Repeat Safety Violations

Dollar Tree Fined for Repeat Safety Violations

The state investigation centers on a store in Tacoma, Washington.

OSHA Announces Citations for 8 Violations at Florida-Based Dollar General Stores

OSHA Announces Citations for 8 Violations at Florida-Based Dollar General Stores

This latest round of citations brings Dollar General to $21 million in proposed penalties since 2017.

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

Preparing for emergencies is of the utmost importance.

5 Solutions to Mitigate Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing

5 Solutions to Mitigate Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing

Workers who stand can run into many health issues, but options like seats, floor mats, footrests and more may help make a difference.

Safe Practices for Storing Hazardous Substances on Construction Sites

Correctly storing substances will help ensure your workers and workplace are safe.



Dollar Tree Cited After Hazards Found at Rhode Island Store

Dollar Tree Cited After Hazards Found at Rhode Island Store

The company now faces $294,668 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

The Dollar Tree Inc. subsidiary Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC now faces $294,657 in proposed penalties.

11 Crucial Safety Considerations for Implementing Robotics and AI in Your Warehouse

Interested in bringing technology into your workplace? Here are a few elements that may be helpful.

The Confluence Between Human and Machine in the Prioritization of Risk in Life Safety

Here’s how human intelligence and machine capabilities can be used in facility management.

Temporary Worker Fatally Injured, OSHA Proposes $2.8M in Penalties for Illinois Pizza Manufacturer

Miracapo Pizza Company was also placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Massachusetts Raytheon Facility Renamed “Star” Site Under OSHA’s VPP

OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer After 2 Workers Suffer Hand Injuries

A majority of the violations focus on lockout/tagout procedures and machine guarding, OSHA said.

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

Obstructed exit routes and aisles were found at the location, the agency said.

7 Technologies That Can Improve Occupational Health and Safety Practices

7 Technologies That Can Improve Occupational Health and Safety Practices

The ways technology can be incorporated into your business—and the benefits it provides—might surprise you.

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

Although employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, everyone plays a role in safety.

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

Inspections at nine stores in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin have brought the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $21 million.

How Technology is Transforming Workplace Safety and Compliance

How Technology is Transforming Workplace Safety and Compliance

Technology is becoming a permanent, more present part of our everyday lives. What role does it have in workplace safety?

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon’s fourth citation this year carries a proposed penalty of $15,625.

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