A Proposed Rule for Beryllium
OSHA has published a new proposed rule on beryllium exposure that rolls back some requirements for the construction and maritime…
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Death of Oregon forestry worker prompts new toolbox talk
Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to…
OSHA releases fact sheet on spray painting in shipyards
Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect shipyard workers from hazards associated with spray painting.…
Abrasive blasting: Know the hazards -Safety Moment #7
Abrasive blasting, which uses compressed air or water to clean surfaces, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint…
20 Best practices from the oil & gas industry
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration…
The Importance of Safe Behavior
Regulations alone cannot improve safety. Buy-in at all levels is needed to change the culture.Although OSHA-compliant, many employers continue to…
Video:Accident Investigation-1
Accident Investigation Video shows employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlights how important it is for…
E-Books:Safety For The Leader and Manager
Safety For The Leader and Manager is a 140-page book written by Lawrence H. “Chip” Dawson, a safety and health…
AEDs: The Life-Saving Devices that Everyone Should Know How to Use
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death…
What’s The Best Measure Of Safety Culture?
In my 40 year safety career, I’ve found that companies with the lowest turnover rates in their type of industry usually…
Hazard Communication and Health Hazards
If you work with industrial chemicals each day, then you make your living in a high-risk work environment. Chemicals are…
Ergonomics Near Misses
Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees. [xt_networks force_original_colors="yes"] Follow Us am…
The Heat Is On! 6 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense…
Understanding occupational skin disorders
Skin diseases are among the most common type of work-related illness.Reviewing nearly half a million injury and illness cases involving…
Electrical Safety Tips -Safety Moment #6
Approximately 230 electrical related fatalities occur each year.Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often…
Worker Sucked Into Long Island Cesspool
A cesspool collapsed at a home on Long Island, consuming the front yard and part of the driveway of the…
OSHA: Republic Steel Exposed Employees to Excessive Lead Levels
Canton, Ohio automotive steel manufacturer Republic Steel is cited for repeated and serious violations after failing to guard machines, lack…
CSB cites lack of safety management in final report on California refinery explosion
Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance…
Tips to prevent heat illness -Safety Moment #5
Washington – A new video from OSHA aims to inform workers of all ages about the importance of taking precautions…
Site Equipment and Tools Inspection Procedure
This guide line enable you To establish minimum requirements regarding the site tools and Equipment inspection are available for use…
MSHA: Five Miners Die in First Three Months of 2017
MSHA announces safety campaign to encourage mine workers and operators to perform regular inspections and account for all employees. [xt_networks…
Know how to handle a hammer -Safety Moment #4
According to the statistics of Occupational Health and Safety, hammers are “widely used and often abused.” So, what can workers do to…
A Guide to Eye Wash and Emergency Shower Stations
Purchasing the best eye wash and emergency shower equipment based on your needs is half the battle when it comes…
Reporting Near-Misses
Understanding the benefits and barriers of 'Near-Miss' reporting is essential to recognize that near misses happen every day in the workplace.Near…