For the 11th consecutive year, Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501)) was the year’s most frequently cited standard. This was followed by Respiratory Protection (1910.134) and Ladders (1926.153) as second and third respectively.
Fall has arrived in all its glory. This is a good time to evaluate safety practices and schedule some safety briefings to remind workers of the hazards they can encounter in the workplace.
Hearing loss is one of the most common work-related injuries in the country. And it is more likely to be found in construction, manufacturing, and mining industries.
Disaster can strike at any time, any place. Just as it is important to be prepared at home and in your community for these events, it is important for your business to be prepared.
Did you know that implementing a safety and health program can improve not only a business’ safety and health performance, but it can help save money and improve your competitiveness?
OSHA has revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for COVID-19 that was launched March 12, 2021. Initially the NEP focused on companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Overexertion in the workplace is related to certain activities and/or motions, with a common one being repetitive movements. This can lead to repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome,
43% of Americans admit they may be too tired to function safely at work. As an employer, you can do some of the following to reduce the risk of fatigue in the workplace.
