News from the Safety Industry
Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone
Published: Friday April 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Effective safety training strategies are essential for prioritizing worker safety in confined spaces, particularly for those working alone.
Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties
Published: Thursday April 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
H R Vasquez Construction LLC has a history of fall protection violations.
Drill Down to the Root Cause to Ensure Worksite Safety After an Incident
Published: Thursday April 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tools such as the fishbone diagram and the 5 Whys technique can help worksite incident investigations identify the root causes of workplace accidents and improve safety protocols.
NSC Report Names Heat Stress, Fatigue Among Biggest Safety Risks for Crane Industry
Published: Wednesday April 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The NSC collaborated with the NCCCO Foundation for this latest effort in its ongoing Work to Zero initiative.
Improving Job Site Security for Construction Companies
Published: Wednesday April 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Nothing protects job site assets better than a well-drawn-out security plan for a job site.
Modular Home Manufacturer Again Exposed Workers to Safety, Health Risks
Published: Tuesday April 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited Cavco Industries Inc. with 38 violations since 2015.
DOL Calls for Public Feedback to Enhance OSHA Whistleblower Program
Published: Tuesday April 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The May 15, 2024, meeting is the latest effort to get the public involved in the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
DOL Hosts Federal Black Lung Program Events in Pennyslvania, Nationwide
Published: Monday April 8th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The events aim to provide those affected by black lung disease and their families with guidance on filing benefits claims.
How Jobsite Tech Poses Safety Challenges in Construction
Published: Monday April 8th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Here’s why what happens in the field shouldn’t stay in the field.
Drug Screening and Workers' Compensation: Understanding the Link
Published: Sunday April 7th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Most worksite injury prevention programs focus solely on conditions of the worksite – making sure workers properly use PPE, correct equipment usage and more.