Industrial / Construction
Browse industrial and construction safety tips, audits, articles, resources and more to help keep workers safe and healthy.
5 Top Workplace Tool Safety Tips
Power tools and workshop equipment send nearly 400,000 Americans to the emergency room every year, cause nearly 200 deaths and…
Key Points for Safe Rigging
When heavy objects need to be lifted on a worksite, crews focus a significant amount of attention on the crane,…
2015 Mining Deaths Were Lowest Ever, But 2016 is Off to a Bad Start
Preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) show 28 miners died on the job in 2015 –…
NIOSH Improves Ladder Safety App – Now Includes Step Ladders
The NIOSH Ladder Safety app, first released in 2013 to provide assistance with extension ladder selection and use, now includes…
NIOSH Study Identifies Top Industries for Hearing Problems
A NIOSH study identified industries where hearing problems are most prevalent. NIOSH says “Hearing Difficulty and Tinnitus among U.S. Workers…
2016 Safety Predictions: Still Relevant!
A 2015 post at OH&S online outlined four key trends predicted to impact safety in the year ahead. And we…
Use Vacuums to Reduce Potentially Fatal Danger in Dust at Construction Sites
There are many reports on the dangers of silica dust, which can cause the deadly lung disease of silicosis. Now…
Safety Tip: What to Know About Workplace Concussions
In recent years, concussions in amateur and professional athletes have received significant media attention. But concussions can occur anywhere, including…
Eyewash Stations and Emergency Showers: Where, When and How
If you think eyewash stations and emergency showers belong only in hazardous industrial settings, you could be leaving your employees…
3 Steps to Avoid Common Workplace Injuries
Taking action to promote safety in the workplace can not only lead to a decrease in work-related accidents and injuries,…
