Each fiscal year, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces their Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards that can cause injuries and or death in construction and general industry jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,764 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2020, which was a 10.7% decrease …
Managing hazardous materials safely is a complex process that spans across all areas of a facility, not just the receiving dock. Recognizing where hazardous materials are handled, stored, used, transported, and collected is the first step toward developing targeted trainings that minimize risks and promote safe practices throughout the organization. Different job functions involve different …
An environmental mishap at your facility can be a real headache. It opens the door for government snooping, hefty fines, and even lawsuits. But acting quickly and smartly after a leak can help you avoid the worst of it. You might investigate a spill to figure out what went wrong, clear your name, do the …
Some of the most common workplace hazards aren’t visible—they’re audible. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to harmful noise levels at work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that hearing loss due to workplace noise is the most frequently reported occupational …
When someone gets injured during a pre-employment test, do they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? The answer hinges on a crucial interpretation of employment law. Case Overview Cozmin Gadalean applied for a commercial driver position with Imperial Trucking Inc. in Oregon. After an interview, the company’s owner scheduled Gadalean for a mandatory U.S. Department of …
As an industrial safety professional, you know the importance of using the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect workers from head to toe. But let’s take a moment to focus on what might be the most critical part of the body to protect: the head. Your head is more than just one-seventh of your …
Accidents can happen in a flash, and they can change lives forever. It’s a tough reality, but every year, thousands of people get hurt or even killed on the job. Even in places with solid safety rules, things can slip through the cracks. So, how do we prevent accidents before they happen? Imagine if we …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have teamed up to launch a new international standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among 1.1 billion young people. Unveiled on February 12, the “Toolkit for Safe Listening Devices and Systems” is now available online. This toolkit is designed to help partners easily adopt, …
