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What Happens When a Company Doesn’t Pay its OSHA Fines? This Company President Found Out!
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently found a New Jersey construction company in contempt of court…
New Focus Four Approach Seeks to Reduce Construction Health Hazards
Most construction projects incorporate programs to prevent workplace injuries, and workplace safety is recognized as an important part of every…
New NIOSH Tools Help Manage Chemical Exposure
Many chemical substances do not have occupational exposure limits (OELs) for the workplace. This potentially exposes workers to substances at…
Study Shows Slip-Resistant Shoes Reduce Injuries and Claims
If your workplace has wet, greasy or slippery floors, slip-resistant shoes could be the best gift you could give your…
A Discussion of Legal Marijuana and Workplace Safety
At the ASSP Safety 2019 conference, a panel discussed legal marijuana and workplace safety. Widespread marijuana and CBD legalization in…
Working Safer in a Drug-Free Workplace
Employees and employers both share the same views when it comes to operating in a drug-free workplace: keep drug abuse…
Workforce Drug Test Analysis Shows Troubling Trends
Overall Drug Positivity Holds Steady at Historically High Rates while Marijuana Positivity Continued Upward Climb The percentage of employee drug tests…
Safety Resources for Craft Brewers
The craft brewing industry has grown exponentially in the past decade, and with that growth comes an increased risk of…
NSC: 75% of Employers Impacted by Workplace Opioid Abuse
Seventy-five percent of U.S. employers have been directly affected by opioids but – startlingly – only 17% feel extremely well…
New Safety Glove Guidelines Can Reduce Hand Impact Injuries
If you work in the automotive, heavy equipment, construction operation, cargo handling, oil/gas, towing/transportation or other industries where hand injuries…
