OSHA’s Medical Services and First-Aid Standards, 29 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 1926.50 and 1926.51 require employers to make first-aid supplies readily available to employees.

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According to NIOSH personal story telling is an effective tool for safety training.
The study was conducted in the context of miners and the mining industry but the results are probably equally applicable to workers in other fields.

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A strong safety policy, the proper equipment and good training prevents accidents and saves lives—dramatically illustrated in the following story from OSHA.
Turner Construction, the Lambeau Field general contractor, has a mandatory policy requiring workers to use fall protection safety equipment for heights above 6 feet. This policy alone has saved the lives of […]

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Various parts of the U.S. are experiencing record breaking summer emperatures. In California alone, more than a 100 people have been reported to have died as a result of the heat wave.
Because of this, various agencies have stepped up their efforts to combat the extreme heat and to prevent heat related incidents. Some helpful […]

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Without adequate safety measures, working on scaffolding can be dangerous. Power lines passing near scaffolds pose additional dangers because they expose workers to electrical hazards. Power lines near scaffoldings should always be de-energized before workers get on the scaffolds.
A recently reported incident:

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