Industrial / Construction
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Would OSHA Consider You a Competent Person?
OSHA requires that safety oversight be handled by a “competent person.” But what exactly does that mean? What makes an…
Don’t Miss Feb. 1 Deadline for Posting Your OSHA 300A Summary
Don’t forget that February 1 is the deadline for posting the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. Many…
OSHA Beryllium Rule Drastically Cut PELs
OSHA has issued a final rule dramatically limiting exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The new rule contains standards for…
Construction Site Power Line Safety
Power lines on construction sites pose a serious hazard to workers. A recent article in Canadian Occupational Safety says that…
Safety Tip: Noise / Hearing Protection for the Workplace
Every year, 22 million workers risk losing their hearing from workplace noise hazards. Hearing loss disability costs businesses an estimated…
Seven Safety Program Essentials
In any business, modeling your workplace safety efforts after successful safety programs used by top companies will help you meet…
Dealing with Opioid Abuse in the Workplace
You’ve heard that prescription painkillers have become a leading cause of drug overdose deaths, which now exceed car crashes as…
2015 Safest Year Ever for U.S. Mine Operations
Preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration shows 2015 was the safest year in mining history, both in…
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Silica Dust
OSHA has issued a final rule to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of two standards,…
Repetitiveness Means Danger in the Workplace. Repetitiveness Means Danger in the Workplace!
There are many names for the physical consequences of performing the same motion over a long period of time: repetitive…
