Scaffolding Components
These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has…
Construction Worker Killed When Pipe Rolls Off a Trailer
The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a construction worker who died at the site…
New Protocols Proposed for Respiratory Protection Standard
Proposed changes would provide more flexibility for companies in terms of fit-testing methods, according to OSHA. [xt_networks force_original_colors="yes"] OSHA has…
Occupational safety and health risk assessment methodologies
Occupational safety and health risk assessment methodologies Workers should be protected from occupational risks they could be exposed to. This…
Hearing protection
Hearing protection Hearing protection is used to reduce (attenuate) noise reaching the wearer’s ear, and so reduce the risk of…
Occupational safety and health management systems
What are occupational safety and health management systems and why do companies implement them? Contents Introduction What are occupational…
Emergency drills and exercises
Emergencies, such as fires and explosions, immediately threatening the health of the workers, cannot be ruled out in most companies.…
Hand and Finger Injury Risks in Oil and Gas Industry
Jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most hazardous in the world. In addition to fire…
Near-Miss: Shackle Configuration
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Personal Fall Protection Equipment
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires workers to use a fall protection system where they could fall at least…
Improper use of lifeline results in death of worker
These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has…
Portable Ladder Safety
Ladder An appliance usually consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by cross pieces called steps, rungs, or cleats,…
Cancer Vessel: Inspectors Find High Lead Levels at Fraser Shipyards
When it comes to harmful substance exposure, workers pay the ultimate price: their life. OSHA estimates more than 800,000 workers…
Effective Group Lockout Techniques
Properly locking out machinery to complete tasks where sudden activation could be disastrous is challenging enough for one person. Add…
Choosing a Low-Level Scissor Lift that Fits Your Project
Using an oversized lift on indoor worksites is sometimes like attacking a mosquito with a baseball bat. It’s impractical, unsafe…
Danger Signs
ANSI Z535.5 Definition: Danger: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The…