News from the Safety Industry

July 18, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of the Dangers of Heat Illness

The investigators found that the probable cause of the minor 2017 crash was a combination of driver error and a lack of easy access to a manual controller.

July 17, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of the Dangers of Heat Illness

July 17, 2019

Risks of heat exposure, falls, electrical safety and other hazards tend to be highest during July, August and September.

As parts of New York City were plunged into darkness this weekend, emergency communications were upheld by standards that are set in place to avoid disaster in power outages.

July 16, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trench Engulfment Hazards

Gladiator Rooter & Plumbing and Gate Gourmet, Inc. were cited for serious accident-related health and safety violations last week after two employees were poisoned by carbon monoxide while working in a confined space.

The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

July 15, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Oklahoma Manufacturer Exposed Employees to Serious Workplace Hazards