News from the Safety Industry
Judge OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021
Published: Thursday June 6th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The airline faces a $14,502 penalty and a citation, both resulting from the initial investigation.
New Report Reveals Key Safety Concerns Among Industrial Workers
Published: Thursday June 6th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
One of the biggest issues is a lack of adequate employee training.
OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards
Published: Wednesday June 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.
ASSP Now Offers Limited-Time Reduced Rates for Safety 2024
Published: Wednesday June 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tickets for the annual event are now available ahead of the price increase on June 13, 2024.
FMCSA Announces $480 Million in Grants to Prevent Injuries Involving Commercial Motor Vehicles
Published: Tuesday June 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency has allocated $480 million to improve commercial vehicle safety and reduce roadway fatalities.
NSC Highlights Key Workplace Safety Issues Throughout National Safety Month
Published: Tuesday June 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This year’s observance includes safety engagement, roadway safety, risk reduction, and slips, trips, and falls.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
Published: Monday June 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
The Rise of Technology to Enhance Workplace Safety in Construction
Published: Monday June 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A range of promising technologies ranging from wearable technology to helmet-based safety measures are now being introduced to boost construction worker safety.
Cognitive Bias in OHS Investigation: The Biasing Power of Source Identity
Published: Friday May 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The influence of an information source's identity can significantly bias occupational health and safety investigators' judgments.
54 Years of Misinformation: Squat Lifting is Still Not Safer Than Stoop Lifting
Published: Friday May 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recent research shows that neither squat lifting nor stoop lifting techniques are safer, emphasizing the role of lift frequency, object weight, lift height, and individual capability to reduce injury risk.
