Industrial / Construction, Safety News
Most construction projects incorporate programs to prevent workplace injuries, and workplace safety is recognized as an important part of every project. But common construction-site health hazards, such as noise and air contaminants don’t get as much attention,...
Industrial / Construction, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety News
Federal OSHA has released information on 34 significant workplace safety fines (over $100,000) issued from April to June 2019 and totaling $10.4 million. that’s more than double the amount issued in the first three months of the year. Fines in Q2 range from...
Industrial / Construction, Safety News
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event to be held August 12-18, 2019, to recognize the success of workplace health and safety programs and offer information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. Successful safety and health programs can proactively...
Chemical / Hazmat / Pipeline, Safety News
Many chemical substances do not have occupational exposure limits (OELs) for the workplace, potentially exposing workers to substances at levels that could be harmful. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a chemical...
Industrial / Construction, Safety News
If your workplace has wet, greasy or slippery floors, slip-resistant shoes could be the best gift you could give your workers – and your bottom line. Recently published research shows that use of slip-resistant shoes led to a large reduction in workers’...
