Machine guarding violations are consistently among the OSHA top 10 violations. There are several common reasons for machine safety… — Machine guarding violations are consistently among the OSHA top 10 violations. There are several common reasons for machine safety violations but none that are acceptable. We share tips on how to improve machine and equipment safety. Powerful machines have stark hazards. Mechanical danger zones can bruise, slice, crush, maim, or…

Every state and locality has its own protocol for workplace safety and compliance, and it seems to be changing a lot lately. That info… — Every state and locality has its own protocol for workplace safety and compliance, and it seems to be changing a lot lately. That info needs to be updated as changes happen. Workplaces should also prepare if future changes are to come. Adaptability in the past year has been quite an…

Every five minutes, a teenager (age 15 to 19) is treated in the emergency room for a workplace injury, according to OSHA. To curtail these… — Every five minutes, a teenager (age 15 to 19) is treated in the emergency room for a workplace injury, according to OSHA. To curtail these types of incidents, the U.S. Department of Labor is opening a national dialogue to seek input on reducing youth injuries in the workplace. …

Construction is one of the noisiest workplace environments. Yet, what needs to be heard the most is the recurrent injury and fatalities… — Construction is one of the noisiest workplace environments. Yet, what needs to be heard the most is the recurrent injury and fatalities data that screams “danger.” While OSHA’s top 10 most violated safety standards for 2020 lists Fall Protection at №1, there are three additional violations on the list that…

Protective clothing, head coverings, eyewear, and other items are not about the latest fashion trend. At work, they can sometimes be a… — Protective clothing, head coverings, eyewear, and other items are not about the latest fashion trend. At work, they can sometimes be a difference between going home or to the hospital. PPE goes beyond throwing something on for the sake of compliance; it’s also the last line of defense.

It may be warm and springlike on the outside, but on the inside, freezer warehouses throughout the world can be comparable to Antarctica… — It may be warm and springlike on the outside, but on the inside, freezer warehouses throughout the world can be comparable to Antarctica. Though it is a fast-paced environment, staff work in unrelenting subzero temperatures. Even with the best gear, the cold pierces through, which means efficiency and safety must…

Construction companies and workers are getting back to their sites with new safety precautions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus… — Construction companies and workers are getting back to their sites with new safety precautions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and for heat safety. Installing sewer lines, reinforcing structures, and excavation for utility trenching are activities that are essential once again. After a weeks-long stay at home order, thousands…

Businesses are installing more signs and markings while doing what they can to ensure safety against COVID-19 as states engage re-opening… — Businesses are installing more signs and markings while doing what they can to ensure safety against COVID-19 as states engage re-opening plans. There is no mistaking what to do outside one Italian restaurant in Stockton, California. “X” marks the spot for each hungry pizza lover to stand in line for…

In a recent Facebook poll, electrical workers said that work area and arc flash boundaries were among their top concerns. Here are a few… — In a recent Facebook poll, electrical workers said that work area and arc flash boundaries were among their top concerns. Here are a few tips to ensure safe distancing for electrical work. Workplace injury statistics consistently show that most people who suffer electric shock or electrocution had contacted circuits they…