Risk Management


How to Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

How to Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

These incidents injure thousands of workers every year.

Contractor Cited After Workers Found 22 Feet High with "Inadequate Fall Protection"

Contractor Cited After Workers Found 22 Feet High with "Inadequate Fall Protection"

The company has a history of unpaid fines and unresponded citations, OSHA says.

Mine Safety and Health Administration Announces $10.5M in State Grants

Mine Safety and Health Administration Announces $10.5M in State Grants

The grants will go to training and retraining mines and miners.

More Than $290K Penalty Proposed for Ohio Company After Worker’s Death

More Than $290K Penalty Proposed for Ohio Company After Worker’s Death

A worker was fatally crushed when he became trapped by a component of a machine.

Basic Elements of a Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Basic Elements of a Drug-Free Workplace Policy

When considering what to include in a drug-free workplace policy, there are a few components.

Nearly 1 in 5 Amazon Delivery Contractors Injured in 2021, New Report Shows

Nearly 1 in 5 Amazon Delivery Contractors Injured in 2021, New Report Shows

The report shows a jump in injuries from 2020 to 2021.

OSHA Cites Lumber Manufacturer After Struck-By Incident

OSHA Cites Lumber Manufacturer After Struck-By Incident

An Alabama worker was struck by a forklift and fatally injured last November.

The Workplace, Substance Abuse & Staying Safe

Episode 142

The Workplace, Substance Abuse & Staying Safe

2021 was the deadliest year for drug overdoses in America. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard describes signs of substance use and effective drug-free workplace policies.



Musculoskeletal Disorders: Risk Assessment and Control Methods

Episode 141

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Risk Assessment and Control Methods

Recognition and prevention of MSDs in the workplace is critical to employee safety and health.

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

OSHA previously cited the contractor for similar violations.

Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Kills One Worker and Injures Another

Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Killed One Worker and Injured Another

The collapse was caused by a portion of the bridge that was overstressed.

OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Heat

OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Heat

From a free app to educational web pages, OSHA offers ways to keep your workers safe.

Milwaukee Construction Project Takes Action To Protect Workers

Milwaukee Construction Project Takes Action To Protect Workers

Stakeholders signed a partnership with OSHA for a construction project in Wisconsin.

Recycling Facility Placed in SVEP After Worker

Recycling Facility Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program After Worker's Death

OSHA also cited it for fall and machine hazard violations.

ASSP Publishes New Standard on Workplace Injuries

ASSP Publishes New Standard on Workplace Injuries

The new standard goes a step beyond the baseline and uses three sets of metrics.

Texas Contractor Cited After Workers Injured in Trench Collapse

Texas Contractor Cited After Workers Injured in Trench Collapse

The two workers were allegedly told to return to a partially collapsed trench. It collapsed again.

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.

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