OSHA Issues NEP to Reduce Fall-related Injuries and Fatalities
OSHA , the U.S. Department of Labor, on May 01, 2023, announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program
Planning for the 2023 Fall Prevention Stand Down
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 378 of the 986 (38%) of
ANSI/ASSP Z16.1-2022 and Leading/Lagging Indicators
(Adapted from ASSP notice) On Feb. 23, 2022, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the approval of the Z16.1 safety standard titled: ANSI/ASSP Z16.1-2022,
Planning for Spring Weather in Your Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
As we wait for the Winter to come to an end, now is the time to review your Emergency Action Plan and how it specifically
Planning for the 2022 Fall Prevention Stand Down
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities
Emergency Planning
Considering the two recent incidences in Illinois at an Amazon facility and in Kentucky at a candle factory with the tornado that tore through both
Winter Weather Safety
Winter weather safety always considers cold stress such as hypothermia and frostbite however there are many other hazards to consider including driving, being stranded, shoveling
Safety Topics Other Than COVID-19
Is it possible to focus too much on one part of our worker safety efforts and put less emphasis on other elements of keeping our
Plastics Industry Safety Report
In the August 09, 2021, edition of Plastics News, there was a Special Report: Workplace Safety titled “A Look Into Workplace Deaths and the Aftermath”
Safe + Sound Week, August 9-15, 2021
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August recognizing the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas
Weather Hazards – Severe Weather
(part 2 of 2) Severe weather depends on the season of the year and the geographic location however some of the more common Spring/Summer/Fall severe
Weather Hazards – Heat & Humidity
(part 1 of 2) As we progress through the Summer where the weather is significantly impacting many parts of the US, it is important to