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FMCSA Warns: E-cigarettes and Commercial Vehicles are a Dangerous Combination
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Safety Advisory with information for owners and operators of commercial…
Concealed Carry in the Workplace: Safety Measures, Laws and Best Practices
Today, more than ever, gun safety in the workplace is a topic of discussion. The responsibility of employers to ensure…
You Can Improve Workplace Safety Without Going Broke
Safety isn’t always top-of-mind for small business owners. But they sometimes discover the hard way that it doesn’t take many…
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,…
2015 Mining Deaths Were Lowest Ever, But 2016 is Off to a Bad Start
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) data show 28 miners died on the job in 2015. That’s a 37 percent…
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…
