News from the Safety Industry

After a Crane Collapsed in Charlottesville, Investigators Are Still Looking for the Cause

Published: Friday January 10th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
On Monday of this week, a crane partially collapsed in downtown Charlottesville and partially injured an employee. Investigators teamed with OSHA to figure out what happened.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Mississippi Construction Contractor For Exposing Employees to Cave-in Hazards

Published: Thursday January 9th 2020
Source: OSHA News
January 9, 2020   U.S. Department of Labor Cites Mississippi Construction Contractor For Exposing Employees to Cave-in Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Contractors After Teen Worker Suffers Fatal Fall

Published: Thursday January 9th 2020
Source: OSHA News
January 9, 2020   U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Contractors After Teen Worker Suffers Fatal Fall

Six Common OSHA Violations in the Beer Brewing Industry

Published: Thursday January 9th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The craft beer brewing industry has been booming lately, but OSHA has also been citing employers left and right for these common violations.

Six Common OSHA Violations in the Beer Brewing Industry

Published: Thursday January 9th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The craft beer brewing industry has been booming lately, but OSHA has also been citing employers left and right for these common violations.

Headphones Music on Construction Sites Is Up to Employer Discretion, says OSHA

Published: Wednesday January 8th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA responded to employers’ question about the use of headphones to listen to music on construction sites: there is no rule prohibiting headphone use, but there are identified hazards and risks employers should consider.

Headphones Music on Construction Sites Is Up to Employer Discretion, says OSHA

Published: Wednesday January 8th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA responded to employers’ question about the use of headphones to listen to music on construction sites: there is no rule prohibiting headphone use, but there are identified hazards and risks employers should consider.

Jan. 9 is the “Most Dangerous Day” for Workers in Colorado

Published: Tuesday January 7th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recent data found that Colorado workers sustained the most slips, trips, and falls on Jan. 9 over the last five years, due to weather conditions.

Jan. 9 is the “Most Dangerous Day” for Workers in Colorado

Published: Tuesday January 7th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recent data found that Colorado workers sustained the most slips, trips, and falls on Jan. 9 over the last five years, due to weather conditions.

Studies Show Millions Drive Under the Influence—of Marijuana

Published: Monday January 6th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
There is widespread knowledge that driving drunk is dangerous, but why don’t we talk about driving under the influence of drugs? A recent study says millions do drive high from marijuana, cocaine, and meth.

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