Quebec health officials are concerned concerned about plans for asbestos residue repurposing efforts, saying it should be banned. But one town meeting on the topic with 150 people shows that not everyone agrees.
The statistics for the 2019 year show that there has been a notable increase in the number of OSHA inspections and a record number of compliance assistance for keeping workers safe.
Just last month, the U.S. Labor Department abandoned a controversial rule to roll back policy that protected youth workers from operating dangerous machinery. Now, many workers and patients are relieved.
More and more cases of countertop workers getting sick indicates the hazards are cutting Silestone, a material made of quartz that releases dangerous silica.
For many companies, the holidays are a make-or-break time period for profitability. Employers could use some reminders on full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment, especially over the holiday season.
Why scissor lifts take first.
Managing noise exposure is complex in terms of accurately assessing sound levels, identifying and ranking the dominant noise sources, and finding effective control solutions.
Enhancing flame resistant PPE safety programs to protect against combustible dust hazards.
Understanding the fundamentals of falls.
Developing a lockout/tagout program is easier said than done.
Small businesses often find it difficult to execute PSM.
We asked 20 safety and health leaders from various industries to give us their predictions on the trends they see most affecting occupational health in 2020 and beyond. After talking to these subject matter experts, we noticed several themes emerge.
Successful cultures of safety are not ashamed of near misses.
While computer-based training can be a great enhancement to various training, OSHA reminds employers that they must offer interactive and hands-on opportunities with qualified trainers.
When it comes to gas detection, compliance with OSHA standards is a gray area.
Why safety-critical alarms can prevent another tank farm explosion.
The recent staging of A+A – the Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – closed in Düsseldorf, Germany to record results: 2,121 exhibitors from 63 nations showcased their innovations to over 73,000 trade visitors.
Safety managers can make safety training more effective by supplementing formal training methods with microlearning.
If you didn’t know, OSHA is working to help protect employees who are exposed to ionizing radiation as an effect of their job environments. Check out the OSHA ionizing radiation page for information on radiation standards, health effects, and control and prevention methods.
Last week, a drain pipe company owner was convicted of manslaughter in relation to a 2016 trench collapse that killed two workers. The Boston Herald says this serves as a reminder of employer responsibility for worker safety.