Risk Management


National COSH Announces “Dirty Dozen” Employers

National COSH Announces “Dirty Dozen” Employers

Amazon, Starbucks and Dollar General among National Council for Occupational Safety and Health’s list.

Researches Identify New Rare Occupational Disease

Researches Identify New Rare Occupational Disease

Welder’s anthrax was found among seven metalworkers from 1994 to 2020.

Organizations To Host Events for Workers’ Memorial Day

Organizations To Host Events for Workers’ Memorial Day

Workers’ Memorial Day, held on April 28, honors those who lost their lives while working.

 Construction Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured

Construction Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured

The incident occurred when the worker was struck by an object.

OSHA Proposes to Reconsider Arizona State OSHA Plan

OSHA Proposes to Reconsider Arizona State OSHA Plan

OSHA says the agency’s policies are not as effective as federal OSHA standards.

New Mexico Issues $137,000 Fine, Willful Citation to Movie Production Filming “Rust”

New Mexico Issues $137,000 Fine, Willful Citation to Movie Production Filming “Rust”

The agency investigated an incident from October 2021 that lead to a worker's death.

CDC Announces Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

CDC Announces Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

The center will collect and analyze data to help inform decisions.

Texas Company Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Texas Company Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program

OSHA cited the company and placed them in the program after 10 incidents in five years.



The Qualities of a Great Safety Leader

Episode 136

The Qualities of a Great Safety Leader

As a safety leader, you are the point person for all safety initiatives. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the traits a great leader should have to implement effective and successful safety programs.

OSHA Launches New Program to Help Prevent Worker Heat Injury and Illness

OSHA Launches New Program to Help Prevent Worker Heat Injury and Illness

The program is a first-ever for the nation, coming months after OSHA’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Manufacturer Cited for Machine Safety Violations After Worker Injured, Hospitalized

Manufacturer Cited for Machine Safety Violations After Worker Injured, Hospitalized

OSHA has proposed penalties of $159,00 after the incident in 2021.

OSHA to Hold Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

OSHA to Hold Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The virtual event will be held to collect feedback from the public.

SIF Prevention: Two Frameworks for Success

SIF Prevention: Two Frameworks for Success

The Campbell Institute has released a new white paper focusing on ways to reduce serious injuries and fatalities.

Construction companies should have OSHA 10 security on construction sites

Construction Companies Should Have OSHA 10 Security

OSHA 10 certification is a requirement for many workers on your construction site and your security team should not be an exception to that rule.

Four employers fined $139,000 after workers injured

Employers Fined $139,000 After Six Workers Injured in Flash Fire

Six workers were injured after a flash fire and explosion occurred.

Oregon Store Faces Violations for Exposing Workers to Possible Injury

Oregon Store Faces Violations for Exposing Workers to Possible Injury

Dollar Tree’s violations amount to $32,000 in fines

Americans Believe Their Safety at Work is “More Important Than Ever”

Americans Believe Their Safety at Work is “More Important Than Ever”

A new report shows employed Americans believe their workplace safety is more important than ever, but they are not so sure their employer would agree.

Implementing Safety: Effecting Change at Your Organization

Episode 131

Implementing Safety: Effecting Change at Your Organization

Change is scary, it invites in the unknown leading to uncertainty, anxiety and stress. Despite how it makes you feel, however, change is bound to happen.

Two Construction Workers Fall to Their Deaths from 40th Floor of Tel Aviv Building

Two Construction Workers Fall to Their Deaths from 40th Floor of Tel Aviv Building

East Jerusalem residents fall from mechanical platform in Bavli neighborhood; watchdog demands government take action on worker safety.

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